Kotobashi 1-chome
江東橋１丁目 — Sumida (墨田区), Tokyo
Is Kotobashi 1-chome safe?
Kotobashi 1-chome in Sumida, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents based on 10 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 1,457. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Kotobashi 1-chome (江東橋１丁目) is a neighborhood in Sumida, Tokyo with a residential population of 1,457 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.5 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (錦糸町), approximately a 6-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (10 min) and (10 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Kotobashi 1-chome recorded 10 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 1 case. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-62%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (7 cases in 2024), accounting for 70% 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 | 26 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 4 |
| 2019 | 19-27% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 5 |
| 2020 | 12-37% | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
| 2021 | 7-42% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| 2022 | 11+57% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| 2023 | 9-18% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 |
| 2024 | 10+11% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 7
- 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.