Hewell inspection report 2025
Report for Hewell Prison
Summary
Situated near Redditch in Worcestershire, HMP Hewell is a busy reception prison that continues to face significant challenges. With capacity for 1,094, at the time of our inspection it was holding just over 1,000 men. Most, some 63%, were on remand or awaiting sentence. A further 10% were licence recalls, having previously been released. This meant that the majority were experiencing comparatively short stays, contributing to a significant churn of prisoners. This was our first full inspection since our visit in 2022, and we evidenced some improvements, although they were limited.