Hongo 2-chome
本郷２丁目 — Bunkyo (文京区), Tokyo
Is Hongo 2-chome safe?
Hongo 2-chome in Bunkyo, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 7.4 per 1,000 residents based on 28 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 3,792. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Hongo 2-chome (本郷２丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Bunkyo, Tokyo with a residential population of 3,792 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.6 persons. The nearest station is (本郷三丁目), approximately a 3-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (7 min) and (9 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Hongo 2-chome recorded 28 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 7.4 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 2 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has remained relatively stable (0%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (10 cases in 2024), accounting for 36% of all incidents. For broader context, Bunkyo ranks #1 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 | 28 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 7 |
| 2019 | 27-4% | 0 | 5 | 1 | 18 | 3 |
| 2020 | 22-19% | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 3 |
| 2021 | 21-5% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 4 |
| 2022 | 12-43% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 2 |
| 2023 | 26+117% | 1 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 3 |
| 2024 | 28+8% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 9 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 10
- Shoplifting
- 3
- Pickpocketing
- 1
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 1
- Injury
- 1
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 4
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.