Nishiwaseda 3-chome
西早稲田３丁目 — Shinjuku (新宿区), Tokyo
Is Nishiwaseda 3-chome safe?
Nishiwaseda 3-chome in Shinjuku, Tokyo has a safety grade of A (Safe) with a crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents based on 22 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 7,033. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Nishiwaseda 3-chome (西早稲田３丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Shinjuku, Tokyo with a residential population of 7,033 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.7 persons. The nearest station is (面影橋), approximately a 1-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (6 min) and (8 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Nishiwaseda 3-chome recorded 22 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A (Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 13 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-21%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (11 cases in 2024), accounting for 50% 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 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 5 |
| 2019 | 35+25% | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 9 |
| 2020 | 27-23% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 12 |
| 2021 | 24-11% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 6 |
| 2022 | 28+17% | 1 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| 2023 | 35+25% | 1 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 7 |
| 2024 | 22-37% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 4 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 11
- Shoplifting
- 1
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 1
- Injury
- 0
- 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.