Chuocho 1-chome
中央町１丁目 — Meguro (目黒区), Tokyo
Is Chuocho 1-chome safe?
Chuocho 1-chome in Meguro, Tokyo has a safety grade of A (Safe) with a crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents based on 11 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 3,360. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Chuocho 1-chome (中央町１丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Meguro, Tokyo with a residential population of 3,360 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.6 persons. The nearest station is (学芸大学), approximately a 8-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (12 min) and (18 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Chuocho 1-chome recorded 11 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A (Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 3 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-21%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (2 cases in 2024), accounting for 18% of all incidents. For broader context, Meguro ranks #3 out of 23 wards in Tokyo for overall safety, placing it among the safest wards in the city.
Crime Trend (2018-2024)
| Year | Total | Serious | Assault | Burglary | Theft | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 2 |
| 2019 | 10-29% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2020 | 9-10% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 2021 | 17+89% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 2 |
| 2022 | 9-47% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 |
| 2023 | 8-11% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| 2024 | 11+38% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 2
- Shoplifting
- 2
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 0
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.