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

Bronzefield

2005–2024 · 2 self-inflicted

14 ~ flat

Onley

2005–2024 · 4 self-inflicted

14 —

Hindley

2002–2025 · 7 self-inflicted

13 ▲ 200%

Escort Areas

2001–2022 · 6 self-inflicted

13 —

Sudbury

2005–2021

13 —

Low Newton

2004–2025 · 6 self-inflicted

13 ~ flat

Aylesbury

2000–2023 · 10 self-inflicted

13 ▼ -33%

Dorchester

2001–2013 · 8 self-inflicted

12 —

Brinsford

2000–2025 · 10 self-inflicted

12 ~ flat

Fosse Way

2024–2025 · 2 self-inflicted

11 —

Kirkham

2004–2025

11 —

Portland

2001–2025 · 9 self-inflicted

11 ▲ 100%

Shepton Mallet

2003–2011 · 2 self-inflicted

11 —

Buckley Hall

2004–2025 · 4 self-inflicted

11 ▲ 200%

Rochester

2004–2025 · 5 self-inflicted

11 ▼ -33%

Downview

2003–2025 · 6 self-inflicted

11 ▲ 100%

Grendon/Spring Hill: Grendon

2002–2024 · 4 self-inflicted

10 —

Warren Hill

2015–2025 · 2 self-inflicted

9 ~ flat

Drake Hall

2000–2024 · 2 self-inflicted

8 ~ flat

Send

2004–2021 · 5 self-inflicted

8 —

Ford

2004–2021

7 —

Usk\Prescoed

2001–2009

7 —

Swinfen Hall

2003–2023 · 6 self-inflicted

7 —

Hewell: Brockhill

2000–2004 · 6 self-inflicted

7 —

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