Higashi 2-chome
東２丁目 — Shibuya (渋谷区), Tokyo
Is Higashi 2-chome safe?
Higashi 2-chome in Shibuya, Tokyo has a safety grade of A (Safe) with a crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents based on 11 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 3,008. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Higashi 2-chome (東２丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Shibuya, Tokyo with a residential population of 3,008 (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 9-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (10 min) and (12 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Higashi 2-chome recorded 11 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A (Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 4 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-31%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is fraud (3 cases in 2024), accounting for 27% 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 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 9 |
| 2019 | 18+13% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 5 |
| 2020 | 14-22% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 5 |
| 2021 | 16+14% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| 2022 | 20+25% | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 5 |
| 2023 | 15-25% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 5 |
| 2024 | 11-27% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 2
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 2
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 3
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.