Meguro Honcho 5-chome
目黒本町５丁目 — Meguro (目黒区), Tokyo
Is Meguro Honcho 5-chome safe?
Meguro Honcho 5-chome in Meguro, Tokyo has a safety grade of A+ (Very Safe) with a crime rate of 2 per 1,000 residents based on 11 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 5,425. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Meguro Honcho 5-chome (目黒本町５丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Meguro, Tokyo with a residential population of 5,425 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.8 persons. The nearest station is (西小山), approximately a 5-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (6 min) and (14 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Meguro Honcho 5-chome recorded 11 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 2 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A+ (Very Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 5 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-35%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (6 cases in 2024), accounting for 55% 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 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 3 |
| 2019 | 15-12% | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 2 |
| 2020 | 20+33% | 0 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 3 |
| 2021 | 14-30% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 |
| 2022 | 8-43% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 | 16+100% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 4 |
| 2024 | 11-31% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 6
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 2
- 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.