Honcho 1-chome
本町１丁目 — Shibuya (渋谷区), Tokyo
Is Honcho 1-chome safe?
Honcho 1-chome in Shibuya, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents based on 36 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 5,714. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Honcho 1-chome (本町１丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Shibuya, Tokyo with a residential population of 5,714 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.5 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (初台), approximately a 4-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (10 min) and (12 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Honcho 1-chome recorded 36 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 5 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-14%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (10 cases in 2024), accounting for 28% 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 | 42 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 24 | 10 |
| 2019 | 40-5% | 1 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 17 |
| 2020 | 35-13% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 12 |
| 2021 | 20-43% | 1 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 8 |
| 2022 | 23+15% | 1 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 8 |
| 2023 | 31+35% | 0 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 8 |
| 2024 | 36+16% | 1 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 13 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 10
- Shoplifting
- 3
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 4
- 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.