Shinjuku 5-chome
新宿５丁目 — Shinjuku (新宿区), Tokyo
Is Shinjuku 5-chome safe?
Shinjuku 5-chome in Shinjuku, Tokyo has a safety grade of D (High Crime) with a crime rate of 26.3 per 1,000 residents based on 69 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 2,622. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Shinjuku 5-chome (新宿５丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Shinjuku, Tokyo with a residential population of 2,622 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.2 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (新宿三丁目), approximately a 5-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (7 min) and (8 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Shinjuku 5-chome recorded 69 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 26.3 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of D (High Crime). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 27 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-12%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (11 cases in 2024), accounting for 16% 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 | 78 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 40 | 23 |
| 2019 | 87+12% | 2 | 7 | 0 | 59 | 19 |
| 2020 | 82-6% | 0 | 12 | 3 | 41 | 26 |
| 2021 | 79-4% | 1 | 10 | 1 | 41 | 26 |
| 2022 | 76-4% | 2 | 14 | 0 | 42 | 18 |
| 2023 | 96+26% | 0 | 14 | 5 | 47 | 30 |
| 2024 | 69-28% | 3 | 10 | 2 | 45 | 9 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 11
- Shoplifting
- 5
- Pickpocketing
- 1
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 6
- Injury
- 2
- Robbery
- 1
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 4
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.