Yotsuya 3-chome
四谷3丁目 — Shinjuku (新宿区), Tokyo
Is Yotsuya 3-chome safe?
Yotsuya 3-chome in Shinjuku, Tokyo has a safety grade of F (Very High Crime) with a crime rate of 73.7 per 1,000 residents based on 33 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 448. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Yotsuya 3-chome (四谷3丁目) is a primarily commercial or business district with relatively few residents in Shinjuku, Tokyo with a residential population of 448 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.4 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (四谷三丁目), approximately a 1-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (7 min) and (11 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Yotsuya 3-chome recorded 33 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 73.7 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of F (Very High Crime). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 5 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has notably increased (+32%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (11 cases in 2024), accounting for 33% 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. Note: this area has a very small residential population, which can result in a statistically inflated crime rate that may not reflect the actual safety experience for residents.
Crime Trend (2018-2024)
| Year | Total | Serious | Assault | Burglary | Theft | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 25 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 9 |
| 2019 | 40+60% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 33 | 5 |
| 2020 | 36-10% | 0 | 5 | 1 | 19 | 11 |
| 2021 | 17-53% | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 4 |
| 2022 | 15-12% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 5 |
| 2023 | 28+87% | 0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 10 |
| 2024 | 33+18% | 1 | 3 | 2 | 22 | 5 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 11
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 2
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 1
- Injury
- 1
- 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.