Safety in Custody Statistics

5,964 recorded deaths across 158 prison establishments (2000–present).

Source: HMPPS Deaths Data Tool · gov.uk

34% Self-inflicted (2,037 of 5,964 total)
155 Highest single establishment: Leeds
2021 Peak year (350 deaths)
836 Last 3 years vs 947 preceding (falling)

Annual deaths — last 10 years

All deaths Self-inflicted

By age group — all time

Under 30
14%
862 deaths
30–49
35%
2,089 deaths
50–69
31%
1,870 deaths
70+
19%
1,143 deaths
Highest totals Worst recent trend A–Z
Humber
2014–2024 · 14 self-inflicted
31 ▼ -50%
Thameside
2013–2025 · 5 self-inflicted
28 ▲ 133%
Featherstone
2000–2025 · 14 self-inflicted
26 ▲ 50%
Guys Marsh
2003–2024 · 9 self-inflicted
25 ~ flat
Stoke Heath
2002–2025 · 11 self-inflicted
24 ▼ -29%
Gloucester
2000–2013 · 16 self-inflicted
24 —
North Sea Camp
2004–2025
23 ▼ -80%
Hewell: Blakenhurst
2000–2007 · 15 self-inflicted
22 —
IoW: Parkhurst
2000–2012 · 3 self-inflicted
22 —
Wealstun
2002–2025 · 9 self-inflicted
21 ▲ 150%
Ashfield
2015–2025
20 ▲ 17%
Glen Parva
2000–2016 · 18 self-inflicted
19 —
Foston Hall
2004–2025 · 11 self-inflicted
18 ~ flat
Haverigg
2004–2025 · 8 self-inflicted
17 ▲ 500%
Kingston
2000–2012 · 4 self-inflicted
17 —
Usk\Prescoed: Usk
2010–2024 · 1 self-inflicted
17 ▲ 100%
Peterborough Female
2007–2025 · 3 self-inflicted
17 —
Erlestoke
2001–2024 · 5 self-inflicted
16 ~ flat
Holloway
2000–2016 · 9 self-inflicted
16 —
Coldingley
2000–2023 · 3 self-inflicted
16 ~ flat
Berwyn
2018–2025 · 1 self-inflicted
16 ▼ -67%
Lancaster Farms
2004–2025 · 5 self-inflicted
15 ▲ 50%
Shrewsbury
2000–2012 · 11 self-inflicted
15 —
Standford Hill
2003–2024 · 1 self-inflicted
14 ~ flat
Related: PPO Fatal Investigations IMB Annual Reports HMIP Inspections