New data was released today (31 July 2024) by the Combined Homelessness and Information Network (CHAIN) which covers April to June 2024. In total, 4223 people were recorded as rough sleeping in London between April to June 2024, this is an increase of 29% on the same period last year.
- 1931 people rough sleeping for the first time*, a 20% increase on the same period last year.
- 624 people deemed to be living on the streets*, 52% higher than the same period last year.
- 1740 people were intermittently rough sleeping*, 35% higher than the same period last year.
Chief Executive of St Mungo’s, Emma Haddad, said:
‘It’s extremely worrying to see yet another rise in rough sleeping in London. More and more people are finding themselves on the streets due to rising rents, unaffordable bills or the unexpected loss of employment. Our outreach teams are out every day trying to help people out of homelessness, but it’s harder and harder to find options.
We look forward to seeing a Minister appointed with responsibility for preventing homelessness so that we can support the new Government in bringing their commitment to ending homelessness to life.’
