Nishiwaseda 1-chome
西早稲田１丁目 — Shinjuku (新宿区), Tokyo
Is Nishiwaseda 1-chome safe?
Nishiwaseda 1-chome in Shinjuku, Tokyo has a safety grade of A (Safe) with a crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents based on 29 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 6,008. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Nishiwaseda 1-chome (西早稲田１丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Shinjuku, Tokyo with a residential population of 6,008 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.5 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (早稲田), approximately a 6-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (7 min) and (11 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Nishiwaseda 1-chome recorded 29 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A (Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 5 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has slightly increased (+4%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (7 cases in 2024), accounting for 24% of all incidents. For broader context, Shinjuku ranks #23 out of 23 wards in Tokyo for overall safety, indicating higher-than-average crime levels ward-wide.
Crime Trend (2018-2024)
| Year | Total | Serious | Assault | Burglary | Theft | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 28 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 3 |
| 2019 | 34+21% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 7 |
| 2020 | 25-26% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 3 |
| 2021 | 23-8% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 9 |
| 2022 | 27+17% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 11 |
| 2023 | 24-11% | 0 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 4 |
| 2024 | 29+21% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 8 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 7
- Shoplifting
- 1
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 1
- Injury
- 1
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 2
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.