Is Tokyo Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Tokyo

Safety index

Very Safe
4.6 /5

The safety level in Tokyo is considered to be very high, with an overall safety index of 4.6.

Crime index

Very Low
1 /5

The crime rate in Tokyo is considered to be very low, with an overall crime index of 1.

Violence index

7.8%

On average 7.8% percentage of women in Japan have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.

Crime & Safety Stats

Safety index:

4.6/5Very Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

4/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.6/5Very Safe

Crime index:

1/5Very Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

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How safe is Tokyo for women?

Japan is one of the safest country in the world. You can leave your phone, wallet or anything in a restaurants no one would steal it. Apart from, I happened to accidentally dropped my scarf in a huge theme park. I inquired about it to the staff, filled out a form detailing the color and brand of the scarf. After five days it was mailed to my home. Another incident was, I left my back pack in the toilet. Fortunately, I was able to get it back. There is low number of crime in Tokyo and people are very polite. Customer service and customer experience is excellent.

Posted: July 23, 2024
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Yumi

Yumi

I think it’s the safest place in the world. There are some areas that are thought less safe, but there is no problem if you avoid those area. Japanese people tend to be kind to foreigners and since not many people can speak English, they are not aggressively trying to speak or get involved with them. That means your safer than Japanese people.

Posted: July 10, 2024
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Hikari

Hikari

Tokyo is the busiest city in Japan but very safe. People are nice and polite. If you’re in trouble, someone definitely helps you. You can come to Japan without worrying about anything!! Transportations are usually punctual. Summer is Tokyo is very hot and humid so I recommend you should visit spring, autumn, or winter seasons!

Posted: July 8, 2024
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Japan is generally a safe place, but there are the occasional strange person. Most people are generally kind, so if you feel uneasy, ask for help. Not many people can speak English, though. They will make an effort to understand you, though.

Posted: June 18, 2024
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It’s generally a very safe place even after dark. It is pretty common to see a girl walking in the dark alone at the night. Although sometimes women should still choose to walk where the light is on and where people is around just so to prevent gripping from pervert. Especially be careful during rush hour train in Tokyo.

Posted: June 1, 2024
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Super safe city. I never had any problem walking alone at night for some km (even when I was drunk). Difficult to find a city more safe for female than Tokyo. Considering the harassment in the street, there is none. Some men can ask you to go out with them (pretty rare and only in busy area) but if you say no, they immediately leave you alone. It’s my experience after living there for 6 months, the risk 0 doesn’t exist, but it’s super safe and nothing never happened to me.

Posted: March 5, 2024
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Audham

Audham

Tokyo is probably the safest city I know. I've been living here for 20 years and never had anything bad happen to me. People are polite, respectful and have good boundaries. The streets are safe and clean. You can lose or leave your belongings and surely enough you'll find them again.

Posted: February 21, 2024
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Is Tokyo safe to travel?

4.6 /5

Based on 27 experiences

Family travel experience

I had a wonderful trip to Tokyo with my family. The city is incredibly safe and fun. Our day started with a delicious curry in Hiroo, followed by a visit to the new museum in Azabudai. We then enjoyed a delightful dinner in Harajuku before heading home.

Posted: July 10, 2024
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Solo travel experience

Traveling to the other side of the country doesn't seem to be a common or daily activity most people do frequently, so feeling overwhelmed about the cultural shock, secure information, activities, safety and other aspects related to trips is understandable. Add up the fact of solo traveling to a country where your native language is not spoken at all. How scary! Isn't it? No worries...I gotcha. A few years ago I did my first solo trip from South America to Japan. I didn't know what to expect and how things were going there; open to surprises but lucky at the same time. For solo trips be sure to have an internet connection, it's gonna become your BBF during those times. In Tokyo, I got a little device which provides WiFi connection to your mobile, but there may be other options for internet connection. Tokyo is an expensive city but you can save some money by getting food from convenience stores like 7/11 and so. I got food for my breakfast and dinner, so I could afford to pay lunch when exploring the city. In comparison with other hostels, japanese hostels are amazing 10/10. Safety is the hit! You will never feel unsafe and your things will be secure. Culture impacts so well that when coming back to Latin America, I got my "mind chip" changed to be ok on going around with being careful for my safe as in Tokyo you will feel extremely secure. Biking is a to-do thing for your activities there. Renting is easy as you just show your passport in the rent offices, and pay the fee for day or more time if available. Very affordable. Exploring the city on bike during the day and at night is unbelievable. Finally, explore as many things you can from the culture. Touristic places are available everywhere and you may need to prioritize where to go.

Posted: July 7, 2024
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Is Tokyo worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 27 experiences

Olivia

Olivia (19)

China

Solo travel experience

When you finish a wonderful trip, everything goes back in your mind. I love this trip, I'm solo traveler so i can enjoy and spend a lot of time with another travellers. I love everything in Tokyo, Japan. But i only two things i hate are that No trash bin in the street and No eating outside.

Posted: May 7, 2024Experienced: March, 2024
Things to do: 4/5Food: 4/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 4/5
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Jaime

Jaime (26)

United States

Group travel experience

I loved Tokyo and Osaka, Tokyo has fantastic character cafes, animal cafes, and regular cafes! Be aware that there’s nowhere to sit down/benches on the street, so if it’s really hot in summer you’ll have to duck into a store or buy a drink at a coffee shop. Check out Akihabara and my favorite, Takeshita Street in Harajuku! They have incredible dollar stores (my favorite is called 3COINS, you can personalize things like aprons, makeup bags, and chopsticks!)

Posted: May 5, 2024Experienced: August, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 5/5
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Meet locals in Tokyo

Hikari

Hikari

About Me

Hi I’m Hikari from Japan. Now I’m 21 and a university student. I love cooking, reading, walking, and traveling so much! Though I’m not a great English speaker, interacting and talking with people from different countries and who have different backgrounds is surely my favorite thing because it’s so interesting to know other cultures, lifestyles, values, thoughts, etc. I also want to practice speaking English. About my personality, I’m active and very curious! Many of my friends say like that. I think I’m easygoing and sociable too. I’d love to make many friends during my travel.

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Shu

Shu

About Me

I’m Shu. I love art and learn languages!

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Crime in Japan