Jiyugaoka 2-chome
自由が丘２丁目 — Meguro (目黒区), Tokyo
Is Jiyugaoka 2-chome safe?
Jiyugaoka 2-chome in Meguro, Tokyo has a safety grade of D (High Crime) with a crime rate of 27 per 1,000 residents based on 73 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 2,701. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Jiyugaoka 2-chome (自由が丘２丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Meguro, Tokyo with a residential population of 2,701 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.9 persons. The nearest station is (自由が丘), approximately a 5-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (10 min) and (11 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Jiyugaoka 2-chome recorded 73 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 27 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 notably increased (+20%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (23 cases in 2024), accounting for 32% 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 | 61 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 51 | 7 |
| 2019 | 49-20% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 8 |
| 2020 | 45-8% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 38 | 5 |
| 2021 | 39-13% | 0 | 1 | 2 | 29 | 7 |
| 2022 | 52+33% | 0 | 4 | 0 | 38 | 10 |
| 2023 | 62+19% | 1 | 2 | 1 | 52 | 6 |
| 2024 | 73+18% | 1 | 6 | 2 | 52 | 12 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 23
- Shoplifting
- 18
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 2
- Injury
- 2
- Robbery
- 1
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 6
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.