Shibuya 3-chome
渋谷３丁目 — Shibuya (渋谷区), Tokyo
Is Shibuya 3-chome safe?
Shibuya 3-chome in Shibuya, Tokyo has a safety grade of D (High Crime) with a crime rate of 47.2 per 1,000 residents based on 58 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 1,229. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Shibuya 3-chome (渋谷３丁目) is a neighborhood in Shibuya, Tokyo with a residential population of 1,229 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.3 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (渋谷), approximately a 6-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (11 min) and (13 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Shibuya 3-chome recorded 58 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 47.2 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of D (High Crime). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 1 case. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has notably increased (+16%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (16 cases in 2024), accounting for 28% 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 | 6 | 0 | 20 | 24 |
| 2019 | 55+10% | 1 | 7 | 2 | 30 | 15 |
| 2020 | 48-13% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 28 | 17 |
| 2021 | 33-31% | 0 | 5 | 2 | 19 | 7 |
| 2022 | 56+70% | 0 | 5 | 2 | 27 | 22 |
| 2023 | 59+5% | 0 | 4 | 2 | 34 | 19 |
| 2024 | 58-2% | 1 | 7 | 2 | 27 | 21 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 16
- Shoplifting
- 4
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 5
- Injury
- 1
- Robbery
- 1
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 1
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.