Ryogoku 4-chome
両国４丁目 — Sumida (墨田区), Tokyo
Is Ryogoku 4-chome safe?
Ryogoku 4-chome in Sumida, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 9.4 per 1,000 residents based on 19 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 2,016. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Ryogoku 4-chome (両国４丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Sumida, Tokyo with a residential population of 2,016 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.6 persons. The nearest station is (両国), approximately a 4-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (8 min) and (12 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Ryogoku 4-chome recorded 19 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 9.4 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 5 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-27%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (3 cases in 2024), accounting for 16% 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 | 26 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 2 |
| 2019 | 21-19% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 3 |
| 2020 | 210% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 5 |
| 2021 | 15-29% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 7 |
| 2022 | 150% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| 2023 | 14-7% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| 2024 | 19+36% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 2 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 3
- Shoplifting
- 1
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 2
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 1
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 0
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.