Yoyogi 5-chome
代々木５丁目 — Shibuya (渋谷区), Tokyo
Is Yoyogi 5-chome safe?
Yoyogi 5-chome in Shibuya, Tokyo has a safety grade of A (Safe) with a crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents based on 24 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 6,793. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Yoyogi 5-chome (代々木５丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Shibuya, Tokyo with a residential population of 6,793 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.9 persons. The nearest station is (代々木八幡), approximately a 6-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (6 min) and (8 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Yoyogi 5-chome recorded 24 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A (Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 7 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-29%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (7 cases in 2024), accounting for 29% 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 | 34 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 12 |
| 2019 | 21-38% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 8 |
| 2020 | 28+33% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 11 |
| 2021 | 19-32% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 14 |
| 2022 | 14-26% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 5 |
| 2023 | 31+121% | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 11 |
| 2024 | 24-23% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 9 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 7
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 1
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 1
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 3
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.