Ryogoku 2-chome
両国２丁目 — Sumida (墨田区), Tokyo
Is Ryogoku 2-chome safe?
Ryogoku 2-chome in Sumida, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 9.9 per 1,000 residents based on 21 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 2,128. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Ryogoku 2-chome (両国２丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Sumida, Tokyo with a residential population of 2,128 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.7 persons. The nearest station is (両国), approximately a 3-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (9 min) and (9 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Ryogoku 2-chome recorded 21 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 9.9 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 4 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has notably increased (+24%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (4 cases in 2024), accounting for 19% 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 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 4 |
| 2019 | 13-24% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 |
| 2020 | 16+23% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 3 |
| 2021 | 22+38% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 10 |
| 2022 | 18-18% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 3 |
| 2023 | 17-6% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 4 |
| 2024 | 21+24% | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 6 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 4
- Shoplifting
- 2
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 1
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 1
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 1
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.