Udagawa-cho
宇田川町 — Shibuya (渋谷区), Tokyo
Is Udagawa-cho safe?
Udagawa-cho in Shibuya, Tokyo has a safety grade of F (Very High Crime) with a crime rate of 484.6 per 1,000 residents based on 394 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 813. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Udagawa-cho (宇田川町) is a neighborhood in Shibuya, Tokyo with a residential population of 813 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.4 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (渋谷), approximately a 6-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (8 min) and (12 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Udagawa-cho recorded 394 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 484.6 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of F (Very High Crime). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 33 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-51%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is shoplifting (172 cases in 2024), accounting for 44% 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 | 796 | 4 | 67 | 4 | 567 | 154 |
| 2019 | 772-3% | 1 | 68 | 11 | 602 | 90 |
| 2020 | 411-47% | 2 | 53 | 5 | 274 | 77 |
| 2021 | 314-24% | 2 | 47 | 0 | 211 | 54 |
| 2022 | 274-13% | 1 | 41 | 3 | 169 | 60 |
| 2023 | 361+32% | 4 | 45 | 3 | 246 | 63 |
| 2024 | 394+9% | 5 | 39 | 6 | 268 | 76 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 22
- Shoplifting
- 172
- Pickpocketing
- 2
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 17
- Injury
- 21
- Robbery
- 2
- Residential burglary
- 1
- Fraud
- 18
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.