Kotobashi 2-chome
江東橋２丁目 — Sumida (墨田区), Tokyo
Is Kotobashi 2-chome safe?
Kotobashi 2-chome in Sumida, Tokyo has a safety grade of C (Below Average) with a crime rate of 17.2 per 1,000 residents based on 39 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 2,268. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Kotobashi 2-chome (江東橋２丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Sumida, Tokyo with a residential population of 2,268 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.6 persons. The nearest station is (錦糸町), approximately a 4-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (9 min) and (11 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Kotobashi 2-chome recorded 39 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 17.2 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of C (Below Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 1 case. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-29%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (11 cases in 2024), accounting for 28% 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 | 55 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 32 | 10 |
| 2019 | 37-33% | 1 | 6 | 1 | 20 | 9 |
| 2020 | 30-19% | 0 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 7 |
| 2021 | 34+13% | 2 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 7 |
| 2022 | 42+24% | 2 | 9 | 1 | 22 | 8 |
| 2023 | 40-5% | 0 | 8 | 1 | 19 | 12 |
| 2024 | 39-3% | 1 | 4 | 5 | 21 | 8 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 11
- Shoplifting
- 1
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 2
- Injury
- 2
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 2
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.