Minami 3-chome
南３丁目 — Meguro (目黒区), Tokyo
Is Minami 3-chome safe?
Minami 3-chome in Meguro, Tokyo has a safety grade of A+ (Very Safe) with a crime rate of 1.9 per 1,000 residents based on 4 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 2,139. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Minami 3-chome (南３丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Meguro, Tokyo with a residential population of 2,139 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.8 persons. The nearest station is (大岡山), approximately a 7-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (10 min) and (12 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Minami 3-chome recorded 4 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 1.9 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A+ (Very Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime remained stable. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-20%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is fraud (1 case in 2024), accounting for 25% 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 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 | 9+80% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| 2020 | 5-44% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 2021 | 11+120% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 |
| 2022 | 7-36% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2023 | 4-43% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 40% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 0
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 1
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.