Nishiwaseda 2-chome
西早稲田２丁目 — Shinjuku (新宿区), Tokyo
Is Nishiwaseda 2-chome safe?
Nishiwaseda 2-chome in Shinjuku, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents based on 34 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 5,730. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Nishiwaseda 2-chome (西早稲田２丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Shinjuku, Tokyo with a residential population of 5,730 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.5 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (西早稲田), approximately a 5-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (6 min) and (10 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Nishiwaseda 2-chome recorded 34 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 5 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-17%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (7 cases in 2024), accounting for 21% 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 | 41 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 23 | 12 |
| 2019 | 22-46% | 0 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 6 |
| 2020 | 34+55% | 0 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 7 |
| 2021 | 14-59% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| 2022 | 35+150% | 0 | 4 | 1 | 18 | 12 |
| 2023 | 29-17% | 0 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 6 |
| 2024 | 34+17% | 0 | 7 | 1 | 20 | 6 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 7
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 2
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 2
- Injury
- 4
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 1
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.