Sasazuka 3-chome
笹塚３丁目 — Shibuya (渋谷区), Tokyo
Is Sasazuka 3-chome safe?
Sasazuka 3-chome in Shibuya, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents based on 26 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 4,522. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Sasazuka 3-chome (笹塚３丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Shibuya, Tokyo with a residential population of 4,522 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.6 persons. The nearest station is (笹塚), approximately a 5-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (9 min) and (13 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Sasazuka 3-chome recorded 26 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 10 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has slightly declined (-4%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (13 cases in 2024), accounting for 50% 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 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 6 |
| 2019 | 19-30% | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 6 |
| 2020 | 26+37% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 6 |
| 2021 | 21-19% | 0 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 6 |
| 2022 | 210% | 0 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 6 |
| 2023 | 16-24% | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 2 |
| 2024 | 26+63% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 9 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 13
- Shoplifting
- 1
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 0
- 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.