Decrease in the number of deaths reported to coroners in 2025 Dr Martin Harris

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There were 147,800 deaths reported to coroners in 2025, the lowest level since the start of the annual time series in 1995 – down 15% (from 174,900) compared to 2024to the Coroner statistics 2025: England and Wales Published 14 May 2026

is this annual publication presents statistics of deaths reported to Coroners in England and Wales in 2025. https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/coroners-statistics-2025/coroners-statistics-2025-england-and-wales

Information is provided on the number of deaths reported to coroners, post-mortem examinations and inquests held, and conclusions recorded at inquests.

Dr Martin Harris Private GP in London and expert for medical legal reports and qualified Medical Examiner RCPathME

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