Waseda Tsurumakicho
早稲田鶴巻町 — Shinjuku (新宿区), Tokyo
Is Waseda Tsurumakicho safe?
Waseda Tsurumakicho in Shinjuku, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 7.2 per 1,000 residents based on 41 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 5,679. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Waseda Tsurumakicho (早稲田鶴巻町) is a densely populated residential area in Shinjuku, Tokyo with a residential population of 5,679 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.5 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (早稲田), approximately a 5-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (10 min) and (12 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Waseda Tsurumakicho recorded 41 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 7.2 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 21 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has notably increased (+58%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (14 cases in 2024), accounting for 34% 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 | 26 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 5 |
| 2019 | 25-4% | 0 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 4 |
| 2020 | 23-8% | 0 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 8 |
| 2021 | 21-9% | 0 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 5 |
| 2022 | 10-52% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 |
| 2023 | 20+100% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 6 |
| 2024 | 41+105% | 0 | 10 | 1 | 18 | 12 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 14
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 7
- Injury
- 2
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 5
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.