Ebisu 4-chome
恵比寿４丁目 — Shibuya (渋谷区), Tokyo
Is Ebisu 4-chome safe?
Ebisu 4-chome in Shibuya, Tokyo has a safety grade of C (Below Average) with a crime rate of 11.4 per 1,000 residents based on 32 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 2,802. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Ebisu 4-chome (恵比寿４丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Shibuya, Tokyo with a residential population of 2,802 (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 5-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (12 min) and (14 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Ebisu 4-chome recorded 32 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 11.4 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of C (Below Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 14 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-27%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (7 cases in 2024), accounting for 22% 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 | 44 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 15 |
| 2019 | 47+7% | 1 | 1 | 2 | 31 | 12 |
| 2020 | 39-17% | 1 | 3 | 1 | 21 | 13 |
| 2021 | 29-26% | 0 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| 2022 | 17-41% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 6 |
| 2023 | 18+6% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 7 |
| 2024 | 32+78% | 0 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 8 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 7
- Shoplifting
- 6
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 1
- Injury
- 3
- 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.