Shibuya 4-chome
渋谷４丁目 — Shibuya (渋谷区), Tokyo
Is Shibuya 4-chome safe?
Shibuya 4-chome in Shibuya, Tokyo has a safety grade of C (Below Average) with a crime rate of 17 per 1,000 residents based on 8 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 470. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Shibuya 4-chome (渋谷４丁目) is a primarily commercial or business district with relatively few residents in Shibuya, Tokyo with a residential population of 470 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.8 persons. The nearest station is (表参道), approximately a 7-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (11 min) and (15 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Shibuya 4-chome recorded 8 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 17 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of C (Below Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime remained stable. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-50%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (1 case in 2024), accounting for 13% 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 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| 2019 | 13-19% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 3 |
| 2020 | 8-38% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 2021 | 2-75% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3+50% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 8+167% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| 2024 | 80% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 1
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 1
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 1
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 0
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.