Higashiyama 2-chome
東山２丁目 — Meguro (目黒区), Tokyo
Is Higashiyama 2-chome safe?
Higashiyama 2-chome in Meguro, Tokyo has a safety grade of A+ (Very Safe) with a crime rate of 1.4 per 1,000 residents based on 9 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 6,623. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Higashiyama 2-chome (東山２丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Meguro, Tokyo with a residential population of 6,623 (2020 Census). The average household size is 2.6 persons, suggesting a higher proportion of families. The nearest station is (池尻大橋), approximately a 7-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (13 min) and (13 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Higashiyama 2-chome recorded 9 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 1.4 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A+ (Very Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 5 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-10%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is fraud (3 cases in 2024), accounting for 33% of all incidents. For broader context, Meguro ranks #3 out of 23 wards in Tokyo for overall safety, placing it among the safest wards in the city.
Crime Trend (2018-2024)
| Year | Total | Serious | Assault | Burglary | Theft | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2019 | 24+140% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 7 |
| 2020 | 14-42% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 4 |
| 2021 | 13-7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 7 |
| 2022 | 16+23% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 8 |
| 2023 | 14-13% | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| 2024 | 9-36% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 2
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- 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.