Higashimukojima 6-chome
東向島６丁目 — Sumida (墨田区), Tokyo
Is Higashimukojima 6-chome safe?
Higashimukojima 6-chome in Sumida, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents based on 27 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 5,333. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Higashimukojima 6-chome (東向島６丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Sumida, Tokyo with a residential population of 5,333 (2020 Census). The average household size is 2.0 persons. The nearest station is (東向島), approximately a 3-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (9 min) and (9 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Higashimukojima 6-chome recorded 27 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 4 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has notably increased (+125%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (11 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 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 2 |
| 2019 | 21+75% | 2 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 5 |
| 2020 | 20-5% | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 8 |
| 2021 | 27+35% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 9 |
| 2022 | 18-33% | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 6 |
| 2023 | 23+28% | 0 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 9 |
| 2024 | 27+17% | 0 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 4 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 11
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 7
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 1
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.