Hongo 3-chome
本郷３丁目 — Bunkyo (文京区), Tokyo
Is Hongo 3-chome safe?
Hongo 3-chome in Bunkyo, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 8.7 per 1,000 residents based on 33 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 3,791. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Hongo 3-chome (本郷３丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Bunkyo, Tokyo with a residential population of 3,791 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.5 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (本郷三丁目), approximately a 5-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (7 min) and (9 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Hongo 3-chome recorded 33 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 8.7 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 6 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has notably increased (+65%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (12 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 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 5 |
| 2019 | 34+70% | 0 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 7 |
| 2020 | 13-62% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 3 |
| 2021 | 19+46% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 2 |
| 2022 | 25+32% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 10 |
| 2023 | 27+8% | 0 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 2 |
| 2024 | 33+22% | 1 | 4 | 1 | 20 | 7 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 12
- Shoplifting
- 1
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 1
- Injury
- 3
- Robbery
- 1
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 2
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.