Higashi 1-chome
東１丁目 — Shibuya (渋谷区), Tokyo
Is Higashi 1-chome safe?
Higashi 1-chome in Shibuya, Tokyo has a safety grade of C (Below Average) with a crime rate of 11.2 per 1,000 residents based on 25 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 2,228. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Higashi 1-chome (東１丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Shibuya, Tokyo with a residential population of 2,228 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.5 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (渋谷), approximately a 9-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (12 min) and (12 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Higashi 1-chome recorded 25 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 11.2 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of C (Below Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 10 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-19%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (6 cases in 2024), accounting for 24% 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 | 31 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 11 |
| 2019 | 310% | 0 | 4 | 1 | 16 | 10 |
| 2020 | 26-16% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 12 |
| 2021 | 13-50% | 0 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
| 2022 | 15+15% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 3 |
| 2023 | 150% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 3 |
| 2024 | 25+67% | 1 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 8 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 6
- Shoplifting
- 4
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 1
- Injury
- 1
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 1
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.