Bunka 3-chome
文花３丁目 — Sumida (墨田区), Tokyo
Is Bunka 3-chome safe?
Bunka 3-chome in Sumida, Tokyo has a safety grade of A (Safe) with a crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents based on 13 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 2,661. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Bunka 3-chome (文花３丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Sumida, Tokyo with a residential population of 2,661 (2020 Census). The average household size is 2.4 persons. The nearest station is (小村井), approximately a 2-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (9 min) and (12 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Bunka 3-chome recorded 13 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A (Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 3 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has slightly increased (+8%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (7 cases in 2024), accounting for 54% 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 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 4 |
| 2019 | 11-8% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 |
| 2020 | 12+9% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 3 |
| 2021 | 7-42% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2022 | 5-29% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 | 10+100% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
| 2024 | 13+30% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 7
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 1
- 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.