Shimomeguro 2-chome
下目黒２丁目 — Meguro (目黒区), Tokyo
Is Shimomeguro 2-chome safe?
Shimomeguro 2-chome in Meguro, Tokyo has a safety grade of A (Safe) with a crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents based on 18 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 6,653. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Shimomeguro 2-chome (下目黒２丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Meguro, Tokyo with a residential population of 6,653 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.7 persons. The nearest station is (目黒), approximately a 6-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (7 min) and (16 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Shimomeguro 2-chome recorded 18 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A (Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 5 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-38%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is assault and battery (3 cases in 2024), accounting for 17% 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 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 16 |
| 2019 | 14-52% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 6 |
| 2020 | 18+29% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 6 |
| 2021 | 17-6% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 12 |
| 2022 | 14-18% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| 2023 | 23+64% | 0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 10 |
| 2024 | 18-22% | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 9 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 1
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 3
- Injury
- 2
- 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.