Higashimukojima 5-chome
東向島５丁目 — Sumida (墨田区), Tokyo
Is Higashimukojima 5-chome safe?
Higashimukojima 5-chome in Sumida, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents based on 22 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 3,730. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Higashimukojima 5-chome (東向島５丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Sumida, Tokyo with a residential population of 3,730 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.9 persons. The nearest station is (東向島), approximately a 4-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (8 min) and (10 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Higashimukojima 5-chome recorded 22 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 5 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has slightly increased (+5%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (9 cases in 2024), accounting for 41% 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 | 21 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 4 |
| 2019 | 24+14% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 5 |
| 2020 | 23-4% | 0 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 4 |
| 2021 | 21-9% | 1 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| 2022 | 23+10% | 1 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 3 |
| 2023 | 17-26% | 1 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 4 |
| 2024 | 22+29% | 1 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 6 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 9
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 3
- Injury
- 1
- Robbery
- 1
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 3
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.