In Islington, the number of people sleeping rough has reached 162, which is 85 more than this time last year, marking a 29% increase since April to June.
Ian Swift emphasized that even during the peak of the pandemic, the number of rough sleepers was marginally higher, indicating a persistent crisis.
The report indicates that while Islington has fewer rough sleepers than boroughs like Westminster, it still ranks ninth among 32 boroughs, highlighting significant challenges.
New rough sleepers are primarily under-35s, often evicted from Home Office hotels after gaining settled status, reflecting a growing demographic of homelessness.
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