Shimoochiai 1-chome
下落合１丁目 — Shinjuku (新宿区), Tokyo
Is Shimoochiai 1-chome safe?
Shimoochiai 1-chome in Shinjuku, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 8.4 per 1,000 residents based on 22 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 2,605. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Shimoochiai 1-chome (下落合１丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Shinjuku, Tokyo with a residential population of 2,605 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.4 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (下落合), 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, Shimoochiai 1-chome recorded 22 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 8.4 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 3 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-19%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (3 cases in 2024), accounting for 14% 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 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 8 |
| 2019 | 26-4% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 4 |
| 2020 | 17-35% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 4 |
| 2021 | 16-6% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 6 |
| 2022 | 27+69% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 5 |
| 2023 | 25-7% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 8 |
| 2024 | 22-12% | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 9 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 3
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 2
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 1
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 2
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.