Mukojima 5-chome
向島５丁目 — Sumida (墨田区), Tokyo
Is Mukojima 5-chome safe?
Mukojima 5-chome in Sumida, Tokyo has a safety grade of A (Safe) with a crime rate of 3 per 1,000 residents based on 13 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 4,305. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Mukojima 5-chome (向島５丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Sumida, Tokyo with a residential population of 4,305 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.7 persons. The nearest station is (曳舟), approximately a 7-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (11 min) and (12 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Mukojima 5-chome recorded 13 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 3 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A (Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 4 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-61%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (4 cases in 2024), accounting for 31% 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 | 33 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 14 |
| 2019 | 11-67% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 |
| 2020 | 12+9% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 4 |
| 2021 | 15+25% | 1 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 2 |
| 2022 | 22+47% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 13 |
| 2023 | 17-23% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 4 |
| 2024 | 13-24% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 4
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 2
- 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.