Higashi 3-chome
東３丁目 — Shibuya (渋谷区), Tokyo
Is Higashi 3-chome safe?
Higashi 3-chome in Shibuya, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents based on 17 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 2,650. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Higashi 3-chome (東３丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Shibuya, Tokyo with a residential population of 2,650 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.4 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 (8 min) and (14 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Higashi 3-chome recorded 17 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 9 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-41%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (2 cases in 2024), accounting for 12% 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 | 29 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 11 |
| 2019 | 25-14% | 0 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 6 |
| 2020 | 20-20% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 10 |
| 2021 | 12-40% | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 2022 | 8-33% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| 2023 | 26+225% | 0 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 8 |
| 2024 | 17-35% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 2
- Shoplifting
- 1
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 2
- 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.