Dogenzaka 1-chome
道玄坂1丁目 — Shibuya (渋谷区), Tokyo
Is Dogenzaka 1-chome safe?
Dogenzaka 1-chome in Shibuya, Tokyo has a safety grade of F (Very High Crime) with a crime rate of 1767.4 per 1,000 residents based on 152 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 86. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Dogenzaka 1-chome (道玄坂1丁目) is a primarily commercial or business district with relatively few residents in Shibuya, Tokyo with a residential population of 86 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.7 persons. The nearest station is (渋谷), approximately a 4-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (5 min) and (14 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Dogenzaka 1-chome recorded 152 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 1767.4 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of F (Very High Crime). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 18 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-44%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is assault and battery (17 cases in 2024), accounting for 11% of all incidents. For broader context, Shibuya ranks #18 out of 23 wards in Tokyo for overall safety. Note: this area has a very small residential population, which can result in a statistically inflated crime rate that may not reflect the actual safety experience for residents.
Crime Trend (2018-2024)
| Year | Total | Serious | Assault | Burglary | Theft | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 272 | 0 | 59 | 3 | 165 | 45 |
| 2019 | 212-22% | 0 | 47 | 0 | 128 | 37 |
| 2020 | 171-19% | 0 | 23 | 3 | 111 | 34 |
| 2021 | 168-2% | 2 | 37 | 2 | 82 | 45 |
| 2022 | 178+6% | 0 | 32 | 1 | 90 | 55 |
| 2023 | 170-4% | 2 | 33 | 4 | 86 | 45 |
| 2024 | 152-11% | 0 | 26 | 3 | 77 | 46 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 13
- Shoplifting
- 15
- Pickpocketing
- 9
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 17
- Injury
- 9
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 7
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.