Oyamacho
大山町 — Shibuya (渋谷区), Tokyo
Is Oyamacho safe?
Oyamacho in Shibuya, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents based on 18 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 3,512. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Oyamacho (大山町) is a residential neighborhood in Shibuya, Tokyo with a residential population of 3,512 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.9 persons. The nearest station is (代々木上原), approximately a 5-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (6 min) and (11 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Oyamacho recorded 18 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 9 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has notably increased (+38%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (4 cases in 2024), accounting for 22% 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 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 2019 | 6-54% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| 2020 | 10+67% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| 2021 | 9-10% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| 2022 | 7-22% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 | 9+29% | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| 2024 | 18+100% | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 4
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 1
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 3
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.