Sakuragaoka-cho
桜丘町 — Shibuya (渋谷区), Tokyo
Is Sakuragaoka-cho safe?
Sakuragaoka-cho in Shibuya, Tokyo has a safety grade of D (High Crime) with a crime rate of 20.9 per 1,000 residents based on 40 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 1,916. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Sakuragaoka-cho (桜丘町) is a neighborhood in Shibuya, Tokyo with a residential population of 1,916 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.4 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (渋谷), approximately a 5-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (8 min) and (11 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Sakuragaoka-cho recorded 40 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 20.9 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of D (High Crime). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 13 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-52%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (9 cases in 2024), accounting for 23% 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 | 84 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 38 | 37 |
| 2019 | 57-32% | 0 | 5 | 12 | 28 | 12 |
| 2020 | 42-26% | 0 | 8 | 2 | 22 | 10 |
| 2021 | 28-33% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 10 |
| 2022 | 35+25% | 1 | 3 | 10 | 16 | 5 |
| 2023 | 27-23% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 14 |
| 2024 | 40+48% | 2 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 18 |
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
- 6
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.