Immigration Detention Overview

What This Shows

UK immigration detention statistics covering:

  • Population Trends: Quarterly entries, releases, and daily populations
  • Facility Breakdown: Immigration Removal Centres (IRCs) and other facilities
  • Length of Stay: Average duration and distribution of detention periods
  • Demographics: Age, gender, and nationality of detained population
  • Discharge Reasons: Removal, release, or bail outcomes
Data Source

Quarterly updates from Home Office Immigration Statistics detention data tables.

Important Notes
  • Point-in-time population counts only
  • High turnover means actual numbers experiencing detention much higher
  • Facility capacity data not publicly available
  • Mixed facilities house various categories of detainees
Entering

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In Detention

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Current total (Q2 2025)
Released

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Average Stay

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Days in detention (Q2 2025)
Facility Populations
Q2 2025 | Current population snapshot
Gender Breakdown
Q2 2025 | Binary gender only (non-binary not recorded in official data)
Male

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Female

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0%
Age Distribution
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Release Reasons
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Immigration Removal Centres
Current detention facilities and populations
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Facility Type Location Current Population Status Avg. Length of Stay
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