Honcho 2-chome
本町２丁目 — Shibuya (渋谷区), Tokyo
Is Honcho 2-chome safe?
Honcho 2-chome in Shibuya, Tokyo has a safety grade of A (Safe) with a crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents based on 22 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 4,907. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Honcho 2-chome (本町２丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Shibuya, Tokyo with a residential population of 4,907 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.6 persons. The nearest station is (初台), approximately a 6-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (9 min) and (12 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Honcho 2-chome recorded 22 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A (Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 6 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-46%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (10 cases in 2024), accounting for 45% 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 | 41 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 25 | 9 |
| 2019 | 39-5% | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 11 |
| 2020 | 24-38% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 7 |
| 2021 | 21-13% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 8 |
| 2022 | 18-14% | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 4 |
| 2023 | 28+56% | 0 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 9 |
| 2024 | 22-21% | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 8 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 10
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 1
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 5
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.