Takaban 3-chome
鷹番３丁目 — Meguro (目黒区), Tokyo
Is Takaban 3-chome safe?
Takaban 3-chome in Meguro, Tokyo has a safety grade of D (High Crime) with a crime rate of 26.3 per 1,000 residents based on 85 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 3,236. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Takaban 3-chome (鷹番３丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Meguro, Tokyo with a residential population of 3,236 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.5 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (学芸大学), approximately a 2-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (14 min) and (18 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Takaban 3-chome recorded 85 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 26.3 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of D (High Crime). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 16 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has slightly increased (+5%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (36 cases in 2024), accounting for 42% 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 | 81 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 60 | 16 |
| 2019 | 87+7% | 1 | 7 | 3 | 62 | 14 |
| 2020 | 63-28% | 0 | 1 | 2 | 49 | 11 |
| 2021 | 60-5% | 1 | 3 | 1 | 37 | 18 |
| 2022 | 70+17% | 0 | 7 | 1 | 44 | 18 |
| 2023 | 69-1% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 52 | 15 |
| 2024 | 85+23% | 0 | 5 | 2 | 61 | 17 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 36
- Shoplifting
- 15
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 2
- Injury
- 3
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 5
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.