Sengoku 2-chome
千石２丁目 — Bunkyo (文京区), Tokyo
Is Sengoku 2-chome safe?
Sengoku 2-chome in Bunkyo, Tokyo has a safety grade of A (Safe) with a crime rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents based on 11 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 5,097. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Sengoku 2-chome (千石２丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Bunkyo, Tokyo with a residential population of 5,097 (2020 Census). The average household size is 2.1 persons. The nearest station is (千石), approximately a 8-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (10 min) and (12 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Sengoku 2-chome recorded 11 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A (Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 4 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has slightly increased (+10%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (5 cases in 2024), accounting for 45% 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 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
| 2019 | 4-60% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 | 7+75% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 2021 | 6-14% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2-67% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 7+250% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| 2024 | 11+57% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 5
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 0
- 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.