Sasazuka 1-chome
笹塚１丁目 — Shibuya (渋谷区), Tokyo
Is Sasazuka 1-chome safe?
Sasazuka 1-chome in Shibuya, Tokyo has a safety grade of C (Below Average) with a crime rate of 16.5 per 1,000 residents based on 116 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 7,024. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Sasazuka 1-chome (笹塚１丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Shibuya, Tokyo with a residential population of 7,024 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.5 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (笹塚), approximately a 1-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (10 min) and (11 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Sasazuka 1-chome recorded 116 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 16.5 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of C (Below Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 12 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-28%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (42 cases in 2024), accounting for 36% 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 | 161 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 124 | 25 |
| 2019 | 126-22% | 0 | 15 | 1 | 95 | 15 |
| 2020 | 112-11% | 1 | 10 | 0 | 81 | 20 |
| 2021 | 83-26% | 1 | 4 | 1 | 66 | 11 |
| 2022 | 88+6% | 1 | 6 | 1 | 65 | 15 |
| 2023 | 104+18% | 1 | 12 | 0 | 75 | 16 |
| 2024 | 116+12% | 1 | 10 | 1 | 78 | 26 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 42
- Shoplifting
- 10
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 9
- Injury
- 1
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 11
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.