Total Crime Rate
284.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Magdalen Street area has the 19th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in London Bridge & West Bermondsey , and the 129th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Neighbouring streets tend to have noticeably higher crime levels than this postcode. Crime here is lower than the average for the surrounding output areas.
The overall crime rate in the area around Magdalen Street (SE1 2RH) in the last 12 months was 284.6 per 1,000 residents and was 11.1% higher than the London Bridge & West Bermondsey average (256.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 120.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Theft from the person ( -44.4% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 97.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Magdalen Street (SE1 2RH), the main crime hotspot is near London Bridge. Police recorded 160 crimes here, including 45 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In London Bridge & West Bermondsey| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | St Thomas Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | London Bridge | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | A2205 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | A2205 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Black Swan Yard | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Crucifix Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Crucifix Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Crucifix Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | White'S Grounds | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | White'S Grounds | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brunswick Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | London Bridge | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | London Bridge | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | London Bridge | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | A2205 | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | London Bridge | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | London Bridge | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | London Bridge | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | London Bridge | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | London Bridge | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | London Bridge | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | London Bridge | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Battle Bridge Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Battle Bridge Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Battle Bridge Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Battle Bridge Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | A2205 | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Lamb Walk | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Battle Bridge Lane | Formal action is not in the public interest |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Melior Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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