Honjo 1-chome
本所１丁目 — Sumida (墨田区), Tokyo
Is Honjo 1-chome safe?
Honjo 1-chome in Sumida, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents based on 16 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 2,947. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Honjo 1-chome (本所１丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Sumida, Tokyo with a residential population of 2,947 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.8 persons. The nearest station is (蔵前), approximately a 7-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (11 min) and (11 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Honjo 1-chome recorded 16 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 5 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has remained relatively stable (0%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (5 cases in 2024), accounting for 31% 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 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 5 |
| 2019 | 12-25% | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
| 2020 | 8-33% | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 | 7-13% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| 2022 | 12+71% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 |
| 2023 | 21+75% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 6 |
| 2024 | 16-24% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 8 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 5
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 1
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 4
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.