Yutenji 2-chome
祐天寺２丁目 — Meguro (目黒区), Tokyo
Is Yutenji 2-chome safe?
Yutenji 2-chome in Meguro, Tokyo has a safety grade of C (Below Average) with a crime rate of 11.2 per 1,000 residents based on 24 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 2,149. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Yutenji 2-chome (祐天寺２丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Meguro, Tokyo with a residential population of 2,149 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.5 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (祐天寺), approximately a 3-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (12 min) and (14 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Yutenji 2-chome recorded 24 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 11.2 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of C (Below Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime remained stable. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-51%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (7 cases in 2024), accounting for 29% 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 | 49 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 8 |
| 2019 | 46-6% | 0 | 4 | 1 | 31 | 10 |
| 2020 | 18-61% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 4 |
| 2021 | 30+67% | 0 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 12 |
| 2022 | 19-37% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 2 |
| 2023 | 24+26% | 1 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 7 |
| 2024 | 240% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 8 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 7
- Shoplifting
- 2
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 2
- 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.