Coroner Further analysis of deaths reported
In 2025 the number of deaths reported to coroners as a proportion of registered deaths varied widely across coroner areas, from 13% in Rutland and North Leicestershire to 54% in Inner North London
The annual publication presents statistics of deaths reported to Coroners in England and Wales in 2025.
In this section we have provided further analysis using data published by ONS.
The number of deaths reported to coroners in 2025 varied markedly by coroner area – from 222 in City of London to 4,897 in Kent and Medway. The number of deaths reported in each area will be affected by its size, resident population, demographic breakdown and profile, so comparisons of the number of deaths reported to coroners across coroner areas should be treated with caution.
When looking at the number of deaths reported to coroners in 2025 as a proportion of registered deaths, which allow for some differences in population characteristics, there is still a wide variation across coroner areas, with a minimum of 13% in Rutland and North Leicestershire compared with the maximum of 54% in Inner North London. However, caution should be taken when using these figures as local area factors can influence these proportions. For example, large hospitals can impact the proportion, due to the difference between the coroners’ figures being based on the place of death and the ONS figures being based on the place of residence.
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