Bunka 1-chome
文花１丁目 — Sumida (墨田区), Tokyo
Is Bunka 1-chome safe?
Bunka 1-chome in Sumida, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 7.9 per 1,000 residents based on 44 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 5,568. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Bunka 1-chome (文花１丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Sumida, Tokyo with a residential population of 5,568 (2020 Census). The average household size is 2.0 persons. The nearest station is (小村井), approximately a 7-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (10 min) and (10 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Bunka 1-chome recorded 44 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 7.9 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 significantly declined (-25%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (22 cases in 2024), accounting for 50% of all incidents. For broader context, Sumida ranks #5 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 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 10 |
| 2019 | 43-27% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 36 | 6 |
| 2020 | 35-19% | 0 | 5 | 0 | 23 | 7 |
| 2021 | 28-20% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 3 |
| 2022 | 39+39% | 0 | 5 | 0 | 23 | 11 |
| 2023 | 38-3% | 0 | 4 | 0 | 26 | 8 |
| 2024 | 44+16% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 37 | 5 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 22
- Shoplifting
- 2
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
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.