Shinjuku 6-chome
新宿６丁目 — Shinjuku (新宿区), Tokyo
Is Shinjuku 6-chome safe?
Shinjuku 6-chome in Shinjuku, Tokyo has a safety grade of D (High Crime) with a crime rate of 21.2 per 1,000 residents based on 92 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 4,348. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Shinjuku 6-chome (新宿６丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Shinjuku, Tokyo with a residential population of 4,348 (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 (8 min) and (9 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Shinjuku 6-chome recorded 92 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 21.2 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of D (High Crime). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 8 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has notably increased (+21%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (28 cases in 2024), accounting for 30% 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 | 76 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 45 | 17 |
| 2019 | 90+18% | 2 | 9 | 2 | 59 | 18 |
| 2020 | 69-23% | 2 | 9 | 2 | 38 | 18 |
| 2021 | 63-9% | 0 | 3 | 1 | 46 | 13 |
| 2022 | 70+11% | 0 | 11 | 2 | 36 | 21 |
| 2023 | 84+20% | 0 | 12 | 2 | 46 | 24 |
| 2024 | 92+10% | 2 | 17 | 3 | 56 | 14 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 28
- Shoplifting
- 5
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 3
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 7
- Injury
- 9
- Robbery
- 1
- Residential burglary
- 1
- Fraud
- 3
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.