Sumida 2-chome
墨田２丁目 — Sumida (墨田区), Tokyo
Is Sumida 2-chome safe?
Sumida 2-chome in Sumida, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents based on 21 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 3,777. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Sumida 2-chome (墨田２丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Sumida, Tokyo with a residential population of 3,777 (2020 Census). The average household size is 2.0 persons. The nearest station is (鐘ヶ淵), approximately a 5-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (10 min) and (14 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Sumida 2-chome recorded 21 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 3 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-28%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is shoplifting (8 cases in 2024), accounting for 38% 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 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 9 |
| 2019 | 26-10% | 0 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 7 |
| 2020 | 23-12% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 6 |
| 2021 | 29+26% | 1 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 5 |
| 2022 | 28-3% | 0 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 4 |
| 2023 | 18-36% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 7 |
| 2024 | 21+17% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 3
- Shoplifting
- 8
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 2
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 1
- Injury
- 1
- 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.