Ebisu Nishi 1-chome
恵比寿西１丁目 — Shibuya (渋谷区), Tokyo
Is Ebisu Nishi 1-chome safe?
Ebisu Nishi 1-chome in Shibuya, Tokyo has a safety grade of D (High Crime) with a crime rate of 27.3 per 1,000 residents based on 62 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 2,275. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Ebisu Nishi 1-chome (恵比寿西１丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Shibuya, Tokyo with a residential population of 2,275 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.5 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (代官山), approximately a 3-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (5 min) and (10 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Ebisu Nishi 1-chome recorded 62 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 27.3 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of D (High Crime). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 10 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-10%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (11 cases in 2024), accounting for 18% 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 | 69 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 42 | 15 |
| 2019 | 50-28% | 0 | 10 | 2 | 24 | 14 |
| 2020 | 55+10% | 0 | 13 | 2 | 29 | 11 |
| 2021 | 51-7% | 0 | 5 | 2 | 24 | 20 |
| 2022 | 58+14% | 0 | 5 | 8 | 25 | 20 |
| 2023 | 52-10% | 1 | 5 | 3 | 33 | 10 |
| 2024 | 62+19% | 0 | 10 | 2 | 38 | 12 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 11
- Shoplifting
- 2
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 3
- Injury
- 5
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 1
- Fraud
- 3
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.