Shimomeguro 3-chome
下目黒３丁目 — Meguro (目黒区), Tokyo
Is Shimomeguro 3-chome safe?
Shimomeguro 3-chome in Meguro, Tokyo has a safety grade of A (Safe) with a crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents based on 13 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 4,194. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Shimomeguro 3-chome (下目黒３丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Meguro, Tokyo with a residential population of 4,194 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.6 persons. The nearest station is (不動前), approximately a 7-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (10 min) and (13 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Shimomeguro 3-chome recorded 13 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A (Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 4 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-55%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (4 cases in 2024), accounting for 31% 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 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 10 |
| 2019 | 18-38% | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 3 |
| 2020 | 12-33% | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| 2021 | 17+42% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 3 |
| 2022 | 25+47% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 13 |
| 2023 | 17-32% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 4 |
| 2024 | 13-24% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 4
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 2
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.