Shiba 4-chome
芝４丁目 — Minato (港区), Tokyo
Is Shiba 4-chome safe?
Shiba 4-chome in Minato, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents based on 14 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 2,558. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Shiba 4-chome (芝４丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Minato, Tokyo with a residential population of 2,558 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.6 persons. The nearest station is (三田), approximately a 2-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (5 min) and (8 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Shiba 4-chome recorded 14 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 2 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-33%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is shoplifting (4 cases in 2024), accounting for 29% of all incidents. For broader context, Minato ranks #13 out of 23 wards in Tokyo for overall safety.
Crime Trend (2018-2024)
| Year | Total | Serious | Assault | Burglary | Theft | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 21 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 12 |
| 2019 | 18-14% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 9 |
| 2020 | 9-50% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| 2021 | 15+67% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 5 |
| 2022 | 150% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 5 |
| 2023 | 12-20% | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 |
| 2024 | 14+17% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 4 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 2
- Shoplifting
- 4
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 2
- Injury
- 1
- 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.