Jingumae 1-chome
神宮前１丁目 — Shibuya (渋谷区), Tokyo
Is Jingumae 1-chome safe?
Jingumae 1-chome in Shibuya, Tokyo has a safety grade of F (Very High Crime) with a crime rate of 124.4 per 1,000 residents based on 243 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 1,954. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Jingumae 1-chome (神宮前１丁目) is a neighborhood in Shibuya, Tokyo with a residential population of 1,954 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.8 persons. The nearest station is (原宿), approximately a 3-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (4 min) and (10 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Jingumae 1-chome recorded 243 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 124.4 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of F (Very High Crime). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 63 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has notably increased (+10%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is shoplifting (169 cases in 2024), accounting for 70% 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 | 220 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 177 | 23 |
| 2019 | 166-25% | 1 | 12 | 4 | 119 | 30 |
| 2020 | 179+8% | 1 | 16 | 1 | 129 | 32 |
| 2021 | 142-21% | 0 | 5 | 2 | 114 | 21 |
| 2022 | 129-9% | 0 | 9 | 1 | 111 | 8 |
| 2023 | 180+40% | 1 | 10 | 0 | 146 | 23 |
| 2024 | 243+35% | 0 | 12 | 0 | 197 | 34 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 6
- Shoplifting
- 169
- Pickpocketing
- 7
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 5
- Injury
- 6
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 10
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.