Higashisumida 2-chome
東墨田２丁目 — Sumida (墨田区), Tokyo
Is Higashisumida 2-chome safe?
Higashisumida 2-chome in Sumida, Tokyo has a safety grade of C (Below Average) with a crime rate of 17.1 per 1,000 residents based on 25 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 1,461. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Higashisumida 2-chome (東墨田２丁目) is a neighborhood in Sumida, Tokyo with a residential population of 1,461 (2020 Census). The average household size is 2.4 persons. The nearest station is (八広), approximately a 9-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (14 min) and (15 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Higashisumida 2-chome recorded 25 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 17.1 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of C (Below Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 8 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has notably increased (+92%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (6 cases in 2024), accounting for 24% 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 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 2 |
| 2019 | 16+23% | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 2 |
| 2020 | 12-25% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 |
| 2021 | 22+83% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 3 |
| 2022 | 13-41% | 0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| 2023 | 17+31% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 2 |
| 2024 | 25+47% | 2 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 5 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 6
- Shoplifting
- 4
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 2
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.