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

Weare

2004–2005 · 1 self-inflicted

2 —

Forest bank

2011–2012

2 —

Askham Grange

2020–2024 · 1 self-inflicted

2 ~ flat

Bullwood Hall

2001–2003 · 2 self-inflicted

2 —

Haslar

2003–2004 · 1 self-inflicted

2 —

Grendon/Spring Hill: Spring Hill

2009–2013 · 1 self-inflicted

2 —

Huntercombe

2016–2016 · 1 self-inflicted

1 —

Latchmere House

2002–2002

1 —

Usk\Prescoed: Prescoed

2023–2023

1 —

Blantyre House

2013–2013 · 1 self-inflicted

1 —

IOW: Camp Hill

2012–2012 · 1 self-inflicted

1 —

Lancaster Castle

2003–2003 · 1 self-inflicted

1 —

Thorn Cross

2019–2019

1 —

IOW: Parkhurst

2013–2013

1 —

Related: PPO Fatal Investigations IMB Annual Reports HMIP Inspections