Shibuya 2-chome
渋谷２丁目 — Shibuya (渋谷区), Tokyo
Is Shibuya 2-chome safe?
Shibuya 2-chome in Shibuya, Tokyo has a safety grade of F (Very High Crime) with a crime rate of 160 per 1,000 residents based on 108 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 675. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Shibuya 2-chome (渋谷２丁目) is a neighborhood in Shibuya, Tokyo with a residential population of 675 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.2 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (渋谷), approximately a 5-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (11 min) and (13 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Shibuya 2-chome recorded 108 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 160 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of F (Very High Crime). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 10 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-45%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is shoplifting (16 cases in 2024), accounting for 15% 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 | 198 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 156 | 29 |
| 2019 | 208+5% | 1 | 15 | 2 | 169 | 21 |
| 2020 | 131-37% | 0 | 5 | 4 | 103 | 19 |
| 2021 | 85-35% | 0 | 4 | 1 | 69 | 11 |
| 2022 | 91+7% | 0 | 12 | 4 | 53 | 22 |
| 2023 | 98+8% | 1 | 7 | 1 | 65 | 24 |
| 2024 | 108+10% | 2 | 15 | 5 | 56 | 30 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 11
- Shoplifting
- 16
- Pickpocketing
- 3
- Theft from vehicles
- 2
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 10
- Injury
- 5
- 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.