Kotobashi 3-chome
江東橋３丁目 — Sumida (墨田区), Tokyo
Is Kotobashi 3-chome safe?
Kotobashi 3-chome in Sumida, Tokyo has a safety grade of F (Very High Crime) with a crime rate of 200.3 per 1,000 residents based on 146 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 729. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Kotobashi 3-chome (江東橋３丁目) is a neighborhood in Sumida, Tokyo with a residential population of 729 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.3 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (錦糸町), approximately a 3-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (8 min) and (13 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Kotobashi 3-chome recorded 146 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 200.3 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of F (Very High Crime). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 59 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-47%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is assault and battery (27 cases in 2024), accounting for 18% 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 | 278 | 6 | 46 | 2 | 176 | 48 |
| 2019 | 242-13% | 7 | 31 | 1 | 149 | 54 |
| 2020 | 151-38% | 2 | 24 | 1 | 91 | 33 |
| 2021 | 147-3% | 3 | 22 | 5 | 94 | 23 |
| 2022 | 169+15% | 3 | 28 | 2 | 114 | 22 |
| 2023 | 205+21% | 1 | 37 | 2 | 129 | 36 |
| 2024 | 146-29% | 2 | 36 | 2 | 72 | 34 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 13
- Shoplifting
- 17
- Pickpocketing
- 5
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 27
- Injury
- 8
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 11
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.