Number of people sleeping rough in London up 24% in a year

More than 3,600 people slept on capital’s streets between June and September, as charities say ‘hard-won’ progress being lost

The number of people sleeping rough in the capital has jumped 24% in the past year, according to an official count, meaning more than 3,600 people slept on London’s streets between June and September.

More than half were found sleeping rough for the first time by outreach teams – 35% more than the same time last year – as street homelessness in London heads back towards pre-pandemic levels, with mattresses, tents and cardboard shelters again filling doorways and alleys.

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​More than 3,600 people slept on capital’s streets between June and September, as charities say ‘hard-won’ progress being lostThe number of people sleeping rough in the capital has jumped 24% in the past year, according to an official count, meaning more than 3,600 people slept on London’s streets between June and September.More than half were found sleeping rough for the first time by outreach teams – 35% more than the same time last year – as street homelessness in London heads back towards pre-pandemic levels, with mattresses, tents and cardboard shelters again filling doorways and alleys. Continue reading…