Honcho 5-chome
本町５丁目 — Shibuya (渋谷区), Tokyo
Is Honcho 5-chome safe?
Honcho 5-chome in Shibuya, Tokyo has a safety grade of A (Safe) with a crime rate of 5 per 1,000 residents based on 21 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 4,160. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Honcho 5-chome (本町５丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Shibuya, Tokyo with a residential population of 4,160 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.7 persons. The nearest station is (幡ヶ谷), approximately a 10-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (12 min) and (12 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Honcho 5-chome recorded 21 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 5 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A (Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 3 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-34%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (7 cases in 2024), accounting for 33% 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 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 9 |
| 2019 | 23-28% | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 6 |
| 2020 | 14-39% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 6 |
| 2021 | 13-7% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 |
| 2022 | 21+62% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 4 |
| 2023 | 24+14% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 9 |
| 2024 | 21-13% | 0 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 4 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 7
- Shoplifting
- 1
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 1
- 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.