Shibuya 1-chome
渋谷１丁目 — Shibuya (渋谷区), Tokyo
Is Shibuya 1-chome safe?
Shibuya 1-chome in Shibuya, Tokyo has a safety grade of D (High Crime) with a crime rate of 41.8 per 1,000 residents based on 90 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 2,152. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Shibuya 1-chome (渋谷１丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Shibuya, Tokyo with a residential population of 2,152 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.8 persons. The nearest station is (渋谷), approximately a 5-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (10 min) and (10 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Shibuya 1-chome recorded 90 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 41.8 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of D (High Crime). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 19 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-42%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (36 cases in 2024), accounting for 40% 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 | 154 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 97 | 43 |
| 2019 | 120-22% | 1 | 9 | 1 | 82 | 27 |
| 2020 | 94-22% | 2 | 5 | 0 | 61 | 26 |
| 2021 | 103+10% | 0 | 7 | 6 | 63 | 27 |
| 2022 | 81-21% | 1 | 7 | 0 | 48 | 25 |
| 2023 | 71-12% | 1 | 8 | 1 | 43 | 18 |
| 2024 | 90+27% | 2 | 8 | 2 | 67 | 11 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 36
- Shoplifting
- 4
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 4
- Injury
- 4
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 1
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.