Safety [petty crimes, mostly] in Japan

I'm fully aware of the fact that Japan is considered a quite safe country in regards of petty crimes. However, I recently stumbled upon alerts about the Roppongi area where [quoting from wikitravel]

Some clip joints send foreign female confederates into other bars to pick up clueless-looking targets, and an increasing number of them will spike your drink and then ravage your credit card while you're out cold

Are there any other threats I should be aware of? Is that alert really only limited to Roppongi area in Tokyo?

[I travelled quite a bit alone so I think I know the basics of safe travelling but I still like to analyze the possible threats I could face in a particular country in order to be able to avoid them]

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What crimes are most common in Japan?

The most frequently occurring crime in the nation has continued to be theft, making up more than 70 percent of the recorded cases. The overall clearance rate of Penal Code offenses in 2019 was 39 percent, while the larceny case clearance rate reached 34 percent.

What type of crime is in Japan?

The general crime rate in Japan is well below the U.S. national average. Crimes against U.S. citizens in Japan usually involve personal disputes, theft, or vandalism. Violent crime is rare, but it does exist. Sexual assaults are not often reported, but they do occur, and females may be randomly targeted.

Does Japan have a high crime rate?

After the worst knifing incident since World War Two, Japan still maintains one of the world's lowest crime rates.

Why is there little crime in Japan?

Differences in law enforcement are the reasons most often mentioned in professional journals for Japan's low crime rate; these. include longer professional training, high esprit de corps among officers, a more efficient court system, and strict bans on handguns in Japan.

Why Japan's Crime Rate Is So Low

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