Number of rough sleepers in London 2010-2024

Published by Statista Research Department, Dec 3, 2024

The number of people reported to be sleeping rough in London was 11,993 in 2023/24. During the provided time period, the number of people sleeping rough was lowest in 2010/11 when there were estimated to be 3,975 rough sleepers.

Number of people reported to be sleeping rough in London from 2010/11 to 2023/24

CharacteristicNumber of rough sleepers
2023/24 11,993
2022/23 10,053
2021/22 8,329
2020/21 11,018
2019/20 10,726
2018/19 8,855
2017/18 7,484
2016/17 8,108
2015/16 8,096
2014/15 7,581
2013/14 6,508
2012/13 6,437
2011/12 5,678
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Release date

June 2024

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United Kingdom (England)

Survey time period

April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2023

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*Rough sleepers reported and verified by services who work directly with rough sleepers and the street population in London. This includes: outreach teams, rough sleeper assessment and reconnection services, accommodation projects, including hostels, second-stage accommodation and supported housing projects, day centres and other specialist services.

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