Higashimukojima 2-chome
東向島２丁目 — Sumida (墨田区), Tokyo
Is Higashimukojima 2-chome safe?
Higashimukojima 2-chome in Sumida, Tokyo has a safety grade of C (Below Average) with a crime rate of 11.6 per 1,000 residents based on 59 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 5,095. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Higashimukojima 2-chome (東向島２丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Sumida, Tokyo with a residential population of 5,095 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.9 persons. The nearest station is (曳舟), approximately a 1-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (4 min) and (8 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Higashimukojima 2-chome recorded 59 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 11.6 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of C (Below Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 9 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-19%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (21 cases in 2024), accounting for 36% 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 | 73 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 59 | 8 |
| 2019 | 60-18% | 0 | 4 | 3 | 42 | 11 |
| 2020 | 43-28% | 1 | 5 | 1 | 28 | 8 |
| 2021 | 38-12% | 0 | 7 | 0 | 22 | 9 |
| 2022 | 53+39% | 0 | 6 | 0 | 37 | 10 |
| 2023 | 50-6% | 1 | 7 | 1 | 30 | 11 |
| 2024 | 59+18% | 6 | 1 | 0 | 40 | 12 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 21
- Shoplifting
- 1
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 3
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- 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.