Honjo 4-chome
本所４丁目 — Sumida (墨田区), Tokyo
Is Honjo 4-chome safe?
Honjo 4-chome in Sumida, Tokyo has a safety grade of A (Safe) with a crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents based on 7 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 2,468. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Honjo 4-chome (本所４丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Sumida, Tokyo with a residential population of 2,468 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.8 persons. The nearest station is (本所吾妻橋), approximately a 7-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (10 min) and (12 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Honjo 4-chome recorded 7 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A (Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 2 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-65%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (5 cases in 2024), accounting for 71% 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 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 4 |
| 2019 | 9-55% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 2020 | 16+78% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 2 |
| 2021 | 14-13% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 3 |
| 2022 | 10-29% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2023 | 5-50% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 2024 | 7+40% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 5
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
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.