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London's rough sleeping shame: Nearly 1,900 homeless people die in the capital in 13 years

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Cecil, N. (2026, October 1). London's rough sleeping shame: Nearly 1,900 homeless people die in the capital in 13 years. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/rough-sleepers-homeless-deaths-london-andy-burnham-b1299120.html

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Between 2013 and 2025, 820 homeless people died in London alone, with an estimated 151 deaths occurring in 2025. This is a significant increase from the 665 deaths recorded over the previous five years. The highest rate of homelessness-related deaths was observed in the North West at 25.5, followed by Yorkshire and the Humber at 24.4, and the East Midlands at 20.9. Accidents were found to be the leading cause of death for homeless individuals, accounting for an estimated 380 fatalities or 39% of the total 974 deaths in England and Wales in 2025, a 77% rise from 2013's figure. These statistics highlight the severe health risks faced by people experiencing homelessness and underscore the need for improved support services and policies to address this crisis.

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They show that an estimated 151 people sleeping rough on the capital’s streets, or in emergency or temporary accommodation, passed away last year. asserted

people → show → accommodation

In the five years to 2025, 820 homeless people died in the capital, compared to 665 in the five years from 2013. asserted

people → die → 2013

“People experiencing homelessness are among the most vulnerable in society and often experience significantly worse health outcomes than the wider population,” said David Mais, Head of Mortality Statistics at the ONS. asserted

Mais → experience → ONS

“These statistics help build a clearer picture of the impact of homelessness-related deaths and can support services, charities and policymakers in their efforts to save lives.” London had the highest number of deaths of homeless people, at 151, followed by the North West (146) and the South East (144). asserted

London → help → West

The highest rate in England was in the North West at 25.5, followed by Yorkshire and the Humber at 24.4 and the East Midlands 20.9. asserted

rate → follow → 24.4

Read More Accidents were the largest underlying cause of death for homeless people in every year between 2013 and 2025, with an estimated 380 such fatalities in England and Wales last year, or 39% of the 974 total. asserted

Accidents → read → total

Intentional self-harm accounted for 84 deaths, or 8.6%, last year, diseases of the liver 67 or 6.9% and ischaemic heart diseases 55 or 5.6%. asserted

harm → account → liver

More than eight out of ten homeless people dying were men. asserted

people → die → ?

The average age for these individuals passing away was 47.3 for men and 43.2 for women. asserted

age → pass → women

London's rough sleeping shame: Nearly 1,900 homeless people die in the capital in 13 years

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