Higashiyama 3-chome
東山３丁目 — Meguro (目黒区), Tokyo
Is Higashiyama 3-chome safe?
Higashiyama 3-chome in Meguro, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 8.4 per 1,000 residents based on 30 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 3,551. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Higashiyama 3-chome (東山３丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Meguro, Tokyo with a residential population of 3,551 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.9 persons. The nearest station is (池尻大橋), approximately a 3-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (14 min) and (14 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Higashiyama 3-chome recorded 30 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 8.4 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 5 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has slightly increased (+3%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (7 cases in 2024), accounting for 23% 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 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 6 |
| 2019 | 10-66% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| 2020 | 15+50% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 3 |
| 2021 | 14-7% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 3 |
| 2022 | 16+14% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 2 |
| 2023 | 25+56% | 1 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 10 |
| 2024 | 30+20% | 0 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 11 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 7
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 1
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 2
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 4
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.