Honcho 3-chome
本町３丁目 — Shibuya (渋谷区), Tokyo
Is Honcho 3-chome safe?
Honcho 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 33 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 5,171. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Honcho 3-chome (本町３丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Shibuya, Tokyo with a residential population of 5,171 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.5 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (西新宿五丁目), approximately a 3-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (10 min) and (12 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Honcho 3-chome recorded 33 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 increased by 6 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has slightly increased (+3%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (9 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 | 32 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 11 |
| 2019 | 39+22% | 0 | 5 | 1 | 25 | 8 |
| 2020 | 23-41% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 9 |
| 2021 | 26+13% | 0 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 9 |
| 2022 | 24-8% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 7 |
| 2023 | 27+13% | 1 | 5 | 0 | 16 | 5 |
| 2024 | 33+22% | 0 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 10 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 9
- Shoplifting
- 2
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 1
- Injury
- 3
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 4
Demographics
Considering Buying Property in honcho-3-chome?Get matched with English-speaking real estate agents who specialize in foreign buyers. Free, no obligation.
Get matched →Property Market in Shibuya
View median condo, house, and land prices for Shibuya based on official MLIT transaction data.
See Shibuya property prices & cost index →Nearest Train Stations
Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.