Sengoku 4-chome
千石４丁目 — Bunkyo (文京区), Tokyo
Is Sengoku 4-chome safe?
Sengoku 4-chome in Bunkyo, Tokyo has a safety grade of A (Safe) with a crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents based on 22 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 6,132. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Sengoku 4-chome (千石４丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Bunkyo, Tokyo with a residential population of 6,132 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.7 persons. The nearest station is (千石), approximately a 5-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (6 min) and (13 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Sengoku 4-chome recorded 22 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A (Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 1 case. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has slightly declined (-4%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (7 cases in 2024), accounting for 32% 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 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 15 |
| 2019 | 22-4% | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 8 |
| 2020 | 17-23% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 9 |
| 2021 | 20+18% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 6 |
| 2022 | 21+5% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 8 |
| 2023 | 210% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 7 |
| 2024 | 22+5% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 7 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 7
- Shoplifting
- 2
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 1
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 2
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.