Sasazuka 2-chome
笹塚２丁目 — Shibuya (渋谷区), Tokyo
Is Sasazuka 2-chome safe?
Sasazuka 2-chome in Shibuya, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 residents based on 44 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 6,170. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Sasazuka 2-chome (笹塚２丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Shibuya, Tokyo with a residential population of 6,170 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.4 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (笹塚), approximately a 2-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (10 min) and (11 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Sasazuka 2-chome recorded 44 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 7 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-12%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (15 cases in 2024), accounting for 34% 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 | 50 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 29 | 16 |
| 2019 | 40-20% | 2 | 5 | 0 | 23 | 10 |
| 2020 | 52+30% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 41 | 8 |
| 2021 | 24-54% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 2 |
| 2022 | 33+38% | 0 | 1 | 6 | 24 | 2 |
| 2023 | 37+12% | 0 | 6 | 1 | 20 | 10 |
| 2024 | 44+19% | 0 | 6 | 0 | 29 | 9 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 15
- Shoplifting
- 5
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 4
- Injury
- 1
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 5
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.