Jiyugaoka 1-chome
自由が丘１丁目 — Meguro (目黒区), Tokyo
Is Jiyugaoka 1-chome safe?
Jiyugaoka 1-chome in Meguro, Tokyo has a safety grade of D (High Crime) with a crime rate of 30.5 per 1,000 residents based on 81 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 2,659. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Jiyugaoka 1-chome (自由が丘１丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Meguro, Tokyo with a residential population of 2,659 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.8 persons. The nearest station is (自由が丘), approximately a 4-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (9 min) and (12 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Jiyugaoka 1-chome recorded 81 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 30.5 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of D (High Crime). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 11 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-23%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (13 cases in 2024), accounting for 16% 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 | 105 | 1 | 17 | 2 | 60 | 25 |
| 2019 | 80-24% | 0 | 10 | 2 | 55 | 13 |
| 2020 | 60-25% | 0 | 12 | 1 | 38 | 9 |
| 2021 | 62+3% | 1 | 9 | 0 | 38 | 14 |
| 2022 | 57-8% | 1 | 7 | 1 | 35 | 13 |
| 2023 | 70+23% | 0 | 8 | 2 | 47 | 13 |
| 2024 | 81+16% | 1 | 13 | 3 | 41 | 23 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 13
- Shoplifting
- 12
- Pickpocketing
- 2
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 8
- Injury
- 4
- 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.