Motoyoyogi-cho
元代々木町 — Shibuya (渋谷区), Tokyo
Is Motoyoyogi-cho safe?
Motoyoyogi-cho in Shibuya, Tokyo has a safety grade of A (Safe) with a crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents based on 17 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 3,895. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Motoyoyogi-cho (元代々木町) is a residential neighborhood in Shibuya, Tokyo with a residential population of 3,895 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.6 persons. The nearest station is (代々木八幡), approximately a 5-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (6 min) and (7 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Motoyoyogi-cho recorded 17 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A (Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 2 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-15%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (9 cases in 2024), accounting for 53% 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 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 5 |
| 2019 | 13-35% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 5 |
| 2020 | 21+62% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 7 |
| 2021 | 6-71% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| 2022 | 17+183% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 3 |
| 2023 | 15-12% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8 |
| 2024 | 17+13% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 5 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 9
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 2
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.