Ebisu 1-chome
恵比寿１丁目 — Shibuya (渋谷区), Tokyo
Is Ebisu 1-chome safe?
Ebisu 1-chome in Shibuya, Tokyo has a safety grade of C (Below Average) with a crime rate of 18 per 1,000 residents based on 81 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 4,497. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Ebisu 1-chome (恵比寿１丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Shibuya, Tokyo with a residential population of 4,497 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.5 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (恵比寿), approximately a 4-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (12 min) and (12 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Ebisu 1-chome recorded 81 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 18 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of C (Below Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 34 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-15%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is shoplifting (14 cases in 2024), accounting for 17% of all incidents. For broader context, Shibuya ranks #18 out of 23 wards in Tokyo for overall safety.
Crime Trend (2018-2024)
| Year | Total | Serious | Assault | Burglary | Theft | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 95 | 1 | 15 | 6 | 48 | 25 |
| 2019 | 85-11% | 2 | 7 | 3 | 62 | 11 |
| 2020 | 55-35% | 0 | 3 | 1 | 33 | 18 |
| 2021 | 63+15% | 0 | 9 | 5 | 31 | 18 |
| 2022 | 44-30% | 0 | 4 | 2 | 26 | 12 |
| 2023 | 47+7% | 0 | 7 | 1 | 30 | 9 |
| 2024 | 81+72% | 2 | 9 | 4 | 50 | 16 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 10
- Shoplifting
- 14
- Pickpocketing
- 3
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 4
- Injury
- 5
- 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.