Bunka 2-chome
文花２丁目 — Sumida (墨田区), Tokyo
Is Bunka 2-chome safe?
Bunka 2-chome in Sumida, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents based on 13 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 2,369. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Bunka 2-chome (文花２丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Sumida, Tokyo with a residential population of 2,369 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.9 persons. The nearest station is (小村井), approximately a 3-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (7 min) and (14 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Bunka 2-chome recorded 13 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 3 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 (6 cases in 2024), accounting for 46% 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 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 6 |
| 2019 | 11-21% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 |
| 2020 | 13+18% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 8 |
| 2021 | 4-69% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 8+100% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| 2023 | 10+25% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| 2024 | 13+30% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 3 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 6
- Shoplifting
- 1
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 1
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 0
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.