Kotobashi 5-chome
江東橋５丁目 — Sumida (墨田区), Tokyo
Is Kotobashi 5-chome safe?
Kotobashi 5-chome in Sumida, Tokyo has a safety grade of A+ (Very Safe) with a crime rate of 1.9 per 1,000 residents based on 6 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 3,138. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Kotobashi 5-chome (江東橋５丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Sumida, Tokyo with a residential population of 3,138 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.9 persons. The nearest station is (菊川), approximately a 6-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (6 min) and (9 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Kotobashi 5-chome recorded 6 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 1.9 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A+ (Very Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 1 case. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-40%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (2 cases in 2024), accounting for 33% 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 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| 2019 | 9-10% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| 2020 | 8-11% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| 2021 | 7-13% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| 2022 | 11+57% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 |
| 2023 | 7-36% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| 2024 | 6-14% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 2
- Shoplifting
- 1
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 1
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.