List of Famous Prisoners

Last reviewed: August 2026

This page has moved. For our full, regularly reviewed guide to the UK’s most well-known prisoners – from the Krays and the Moors murderers to politicians and celebrities who served time – see Famous Prisoners in the UK: High-Profile Inmates Behind Bars.

You may also find these related guides useful: famous female prisoners of the UK, UK maximum security prisons and prison categories explained.