Yushima 3-chome
湯島３丁目 — Bunkyo (文京区), Tokyo
Is Yushima 3-chome safe?
Yushima 3-chome in Bunkyo, Tokyo has a safety grade of C (Below Average) with a crime rate of 17.8 per 1,000 residents based on 79 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 4,445. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Yushima 3-chome (湯島３丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Bunkyo, Tokyo with a residential population of 4,445 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.5 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (湯島), approximately a 4-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (5 min) and (5 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Yushima 3-chome recorded 79 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 17.8 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of C (Below Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 16 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-7%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (21 cases in 2024), accounting for 27% 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 | 85 | 0 | 17 | 14 | 36 | 18 |
| 2019 | 72-15% | 0 | 9 | 3 | 41 | 19 |
| 2020 | 80+11% | 3 | 8 | 4 | 42 | 23 |
| 2021 | 52-35% | 0 | 12 | 7 | 20 | 13 |
| 2022 | 53+2% | 1 | 11 | 1 | 24 | 16 |
| 2023 | 63+19% | 2 | 18 | 1 | 25 | 17 |
| 2024 | 79+25% | 2 | 15 | 1 | 41 | 20 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 21
- Shoplifting
- 1
- Pickpocketing
- 1
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 9
- Injury
- 5
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 3
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.