Sarugaku-cho
猿楽町 — Shibuya (渋谷区), Tokyo
Is Sarugaku-cho safe?
Sarugaku-cho in Shibuya, Tokyo has a safety grade of C (Below Average) with a crime rate of 10.9 per 1,000 residents based on 21 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 1,921. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Sarugaku-cho (猿楽町) is a neighborhood in Shibuya, Tokyo with a residential population of 1,921 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.7 persons. The nearest station is (代官山), approximately a 4-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (9 min) and (11 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Sarugaku-cho recorded 21 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 10.9 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of C (Below Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 7 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-60%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is shoplifting (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 | 52 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 42 | 4 |
| 2019 | 43-17% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 30 | 10 |
| 2020 | 26-40% | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 10 |
| 2021 | 33+27% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 16 |
| 2022 | 29-12% | 0 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 5 |
| 2023 | 28-3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 6 |
| 2024 | 21-25% | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 5 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 3
- Shoplifting
- 7
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 1
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 1
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.