Shiba 5-chome
芝５丁目 — Minato (港区), Tokyo
Is Shiba 5-chome safe?
Shiba 5-chome in Minato, Tokyo has a safety grade of D (High Crime) with a crime rate of 25.6 per 1,000 residents based on 78 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 3,048. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Shiba 5-chome (芝５丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Minato, Tokyo with a residential population of 3,048 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.4 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (田町), approximately a 2-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (3 min) and (10 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Shiba 5-chome recorded 78 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 25.6 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of D (High Crime). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 2 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-36%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (14 cases in 2024), accounting for 18% 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 | 122 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 78 | 29 |
| 2019 | 142+16% | 2 | 19 | 2 | 103 | 16 |
| 2020 | 87-39% | 2 | 8 | 5 | 59 | 13 |
| 2021 | 75-14% | 1 | 11 | 1 | 47 | 15 |
| 2022 | 83+11% | 0 | 13 | 1 | 48 | 21 |
| 2023 | 80-4% | 0 | 15 | 1 | 54 | 10 |
| 2024 | 78-3% | 1 | 13 | 1 | 47 | 16 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 14
- Shoplifting
- 3
- Pickpocketing
- 1
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 7
- Injury
- 6
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 6
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.