Meguro vs Shinagawa
Side-by-side comparison of safety, property prices, and living data for two Tokyo wards. Based on 2024 official government statistics.
Meguro vs Shinagawa — which is safer?
Meguro is safer with an average crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents (grade B), compared to Shinagawa's 5.8 per 1,000 (grade B).
| Metric | Meguro 目黒区 | Shinagawa 品川区 |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | B |
| Avg Crime Rate | 5.7/1K | 5.8/1K |
| Safety Rank | #3 of 23 | #7 of 23 |
| Total Crimes (2024) | 1,419 | 2,240 |
| Population | 288,088 | 422,488 |
| Neighborhoods | 88 | 127 |
| Median Condo Price | ¥55.0M | ¥40.0M |
| Median House + Land | ¥130.0M | ¥94.0M |
| Cost Index | 135 | 98 |
Safest Neighborhoods
Top 5 in Meguro
- 1. Takaban 1-chome0.4/1K
- 2. Shimomeguro 4-chome0.7/1K
- 3. Nakameguro 4-chome1.1/1K
- 4. Midorigaoka 1-chome1.2/1K
- 5. Jiyugaoka 3-chome1.3/1K
Top 5 in Shinagawa
- 1. Nishinakanobu 3-chome0.4/1K
- 2. Hatanodai 6-chome0.5/1K
- 3. Koyama 7-chome0.8/1K
- 4. Higashishinagawa 5-chome0.9/1K
- 5. Nishioi 5-chome0.9/1K
FAQ
Is Meguro or Shinagawa safer?
Meguro is safer with an average crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents (grade B), compared to Shinagawa's 5.8 per 1,000 (grade B).
Is Meguro or Shinagawa cheaper to live in?
Shinagawa is more affordable with a median condo price of ¥40.0M vs Meguro's ¥55.0M (2024 MLIT data).