Is Shibuya city safe? Moving to Wards in Tokyo,Japan

This section introduces the livability of Shibuya ward, Tokyo compared to the other 23 wards.

Contents

Livability of Shibuya ward｜First Conclusion
Compare Shibuya-ku with other wards
What you need to know before moving to Shibuya-ku
Shibuya-ku livability summary

Livability of Shibuya ward｜First Conclusion

Good points of Shibuya ward

Number of hospitals
No. of children on waiting list 0

Bad points of Shibuya ward

Not safe in Tokyo
High property prices

Shibuya Ward is one of the most popular areas in Tokyo among young people and foreigners. Centered around Shibuya Station, there are many shopping malls, restaurants, cafes, bars, clubs, movie theaters, museums, and live music venues.

It is also famous as a center of fashion, music, art and culture. People from all walks of life gather in Shibuya Ward, and the area is full of diversity and creativity.

To give you a brief idea of how easy it is to live in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, with these characteristics, it is a city with high accessibility, zero waiting children, and a large number of hospitals. On the other hand, it is not a safe place to live, and the property prices are high.

Compare Shibuya-ku with other wards

5-point evaluation criteria for each item

▼Accessibility
Calculated by the time it takes to get out to the Yamanote Line station.
5 = within 15 minutes
4 = within 20 minutes
3 = within 25 minutes
2 = within 30 minutes
1=more than 30 minutes

▼ Future Population
Calculated as percent change in population in 2045 relative to current population.
Over 110% = 5
Over 100% = 4
Over 90% = 3
Over 80% = 2
Less than 80% = 1

▼ Public Safety
The number of perceived crimes per 1,000 population is evaluated using the following criteria
5= less than 4 crimes per 1,000 people
4= less than 5
3= less than 6
2= less than 8
1= more than 8

▼ Property prices
Compared to the respective averages for rentals and condominiums in the 23 wards of Tokyo
5＝30% or more reasonable price
4＝10% or more but less than 30% of the price of the property
3＝Less than 10% of the price before or after
2 = 10% or more but less than 30% more expensive price
1 = 30% or more expensive price
and then summed and re-evaluated.

▼ Number of medical facilities
（The number of medical facilities is evaluated against the average of Tokyo’s 23 wards (excluding extremely expensive wards) using the following criteria.
5=30% or more
4=10% or more but less than 30
3=10% or more, but less than 10%.
2=10% or more but less than 30
1=30% or more

▼ Child Care
The following criteria are used to evaluate against the number of children on waiting lists.
5 = 0 children on waiting list
4=Less than 5 children on the waiting list
3=Less than 10 children on the waiting list
2=Less than 50 children on the waiting list
1 = 50 or more children on the waiting list

上記、緑色の線が渋谷区の評価、オレンジ色の線が他の東京23区の平均評価となります。それぞれ順々に見ていきましょう。

Accessibility of Shibuya-ku

Lines and Stations in Shibuya-ku

JR Yamanote Line: Ebisu Station, Shibuya Station, Harajuku Station, Yoyogi Station
JR Saikyo Line: Ebisu Station, Shibuya Station
JR Sobu Line: Sendagaya Station, Yoyogi Station
JR Shonan Shinjuku Line (Takasaki Line – Tokaido Main Line): Shibuya Station, Ebisu Station
JR Shonan Shinjuku Line (Tohoku Main Line – Yokosuka Line): Shibuya Station, Ebisu Station
Keio Line: Sasazuka Station
Keio Inokashira Line: Shibuya Station, Shinsen Station
Keio New Line: Hatsudai Station, Hatagaya Station, Sasazuka Station
Odakyu Odawara Line: Minami Shinjuku Station, Sangubashi Station, Yoyogi-Hachiman Station, Yoyogi-Uehara Station
Tokyu Toyoko Line: Shibuya Station, Daikanyama Station
Tokyu Denentoshi Line: Shibuya Station
Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line: Shibuya Station
Tokyo Metro Ginza Line: Shibuya Station
Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line: Ebisu Station
Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line: Meiji-jingumae Station, Yoyogi-koen Station, Yoyogi-uehara Station
Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line: “Kitasando Station”, “Meijijingumae Station”, “Shibuya Station
Toei Oedo Line: “Yoyogi” station

Shibuya Ward has 17 lines and 17 stations.

It is attractive that there are direct trains not only to Tokyo but also to Kanagawa, Gunma, and Tochigi prefectures.

Shibuya-ku Population and Future Population

The population of Shibuya Ward is approximately 242,000.

The future population in 2045 will be 243,151 (100.48%), an increase of about 1,100 from the current population. This is an excellent figure for a 0.48% population increase in a time when the entire nation of Japan is projected to experience population decline.

Even within the same 23 wards, there are areas where population is projected to decrease. In contrast, the fact that the population is projected to increase will further increase the value of the city, for example, in terms of real estate prices.

Is Shibuya city safe?

Compared to the surrounding wards, Shibuya Ward gives the impression of being “bad” in terms of public safety.

The number of crimes in 2022 was 3,024, which is 12.5 crimes per 1,000 people in Shibuya Ward.

Since the average number of crimes per 1,000 people in other wards is about 6 to 7, Shibuya Ward was rated as “poor” in terms of public safety.

In recent years, the number of violent and non-intrusive theft crimes has decreased in Shibuya Ward, but the number of intrusive theft crimes seems to be on the rise.

Property quotes in Shibuya-ku

One room rental = approx. 97,000 yen
2LDK rental = approx. 340,000 yen
Condominium for sale = approx. 88,300,000 yen
Detached house = approx. 115 million yen

The above are the market prices of properties for rent and for sale in Shibuya Ward.

As shown in the table, compared to other surrounding wards, the property market in Shibuya Ward was rated higher. It will be necessary to take a considerable leap of faith for both rentals and sales.

Number of Hospitals in Shibuya-ku

There are 525 hospitals and other medical facilities in Shibuya Ward.

This is 2.17 per 1,000 people, which is “high” compared to other 23 wards.

Shibuya-ku Childcare

As for childcare, according to 2022 data, it appears that there were zero children on the waiting list for childcare in Shibuya Ward. In addition, there appear to be 70 pediatricians and 57 licensed childcare facilities.

There are wards within the 23 wards that have waiting children. In contrast, Shibuya Ward has 0 children, which is a great point for families who want to leave their children in the care of their children.

“待機児童＝Taiki jidō” in Japan refers to children who need but can’t secure a spot in childcare facilities due to shortage. This is a major social issue.

What you need to know before moving to Shibuya-ku

https://www.toshiseibi.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/bosai/chousa_6/home.htm

Here we report on the contents of the regional hazard measurement survey for earthquakes published by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Development.

The above figure shows a color-coded five-level “overall danger level” calculated from the “building collapse danger level” and “fire danger level.

According to the chart, Shibuya Ward has the lowest risk level from rank 1 (light blue area) to rank 4 (red area).

The areas in Shibuya Ward that are particularly dangerous (rank 4) are as follows.

3 Hatagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
5 and 6 Honmachi, Shibuya Ward, Tokyo

For more information, please visit the Shibuya Ward page of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Development. If you are considering moving to Shibuya Ward, we recommend that you take a look at this page.

Shibuya-ku livability summary

Future population is expected to increase【Good！】
Security is not good 【Bad！】
High property prices 【Bad！】
Many hospitals 【Good！】
No children on waiting lists 【Good！】

We checked the livability of Shibuya Ward and found the above.

The number of hospitals and the number of children on waiting lists are 0 are good points. On the other hand, it is important to note that the security is poor and the property prices are high.

Why don’t you positively consider moving to Shibuya-ku?

Source/Reference

▼Population
https://www.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/tosei/tokyoto/profile/gaiyo/kushichoson.html
▼Future population
https://jmap.jp/cities/detail/city/13101
▼Public order
https://www.keishicho.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/about_mpd/jokyo_tokei/jokyo/ninchikensu.files/R4.csv
▼Market price of property
https://suumo.jp/chintai/soba/tokyo/sc_chiyoda/
https://www.homes.co.jp/mansion/chuko/tokyo/chiyoda-city/price/
https://www.homes.co.jp/kodate/shinchiku/tokyo/23ku/city/price/
https://www.homes.co.jp/kodate/shinchiku/tokyo/23ku/city/price/
▼Taiki jido
https://www.city.chiyoda.lg.jp/koho/kosodate/hoikuen/shien/torikumi.html
▼Number of Hospitals
https://jmap.jp/cities/detail/city/13101
▼Number of approved childcare facilities
https://www.fukushi.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/kiban/fukushi_shisetsu/shs_list/202305.html
▼Tokyo Earthquake Hazard Level
https://www.toshiseibi.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/bosai/chousa_6/1chiyoda.htm