Shinsen-cho
神泉町 — Shibuya (渋谷区), Tokyo
Is Shinsen-cho safe?
Shinsen-cho in Shibuya, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 6.6 per 1,000 residents based on 15 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 2,263. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Shinsen-cho (神泉町) is a residential neighborhood in Shibuya, Tokyo with a residential population of 2,263 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.5 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (神泉), approximately a 2-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (9 min) and (11 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Shinsen-cho recorded 15 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 6.6 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 2 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-57%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (2 cases 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 | 35 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 19 |
| 2019 | 25-29% | 1 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 5 |
| 2020 | 18-28% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 10 |
| 2021 | 20+11% | 0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 7 |
| 2022 | 18-10% | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 7 |
| 2023 | 17-6% | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| 2024 | 15-12% | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 5 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 2
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 0
- 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.