Okubo 2-chome
大久保２丁目 — Shinjuku (新宿区), Tokyo
Is Okubo 2-chome safe?
Okubo 2-chome in Shinjuku, Tokyo has a safety grade of C (Below Average) with a crime rate of 13.9 per 1,000 residents based on 101 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 7,268. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Okubo 2-chome (大久保２丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Shinjuku, Tokyo with a residential population of 7,268 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.4 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (東新宿), approximately a 6-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (7 min) and (9 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Okubo 2-chome recorded 101 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 13.9 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of C (Below Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 8 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-10%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (26 cases in 2024), accounting for 26% 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 | 112 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 69 | 29 |
| 2019 | 107-4% | 2 | 8 | 6 | 68 | 23 |
| 2020 | 104-3% | 2 | 7 | 9 | 60 | 26 |
| 2021 | 78-25% | 0 | 6 | 3 | 52 | 17 |
| 2022 | 103+32% | 0 | 13 | 6 | 57 | 27 |
| 2023 | 93-10% | 1 | 10 | 4 | 51 | 27 |
| 2024 | 101+9% | 1 | 9 | 3 | 65 | 23 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 26
- Shoplifting
- 5
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 5
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 4
- Injury
- 4
- 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.