Sumida 5-chome
墨田５丁目 — Sumida (墨田区), Tokyo
Is Sumida 5-chome safe?
Sumida 5-chome in Sumida, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents based on 15 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 2,673. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Sumida 5-chome (墨田５丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Sumida, Tokyo with a residential population of 2,673 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.9 persons. The nearest station is (鐘ヶ淵), approximately a 6-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (7 min) and (12 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Sumida 5-chome recorded 15 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 remained stable. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-38%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (9 cases in 2024), accounting for 60% 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 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 9 |
| 2019 | 18-25% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 10 |
| 2020 | 14-22% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 3 |
| 2021 | 15+7% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| 2022 | 10-33% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 |
| 2023 | 15+50% | 1 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 2 |
| 2024 | 150% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 9
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 2
- 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.