A retrospective cohort study on the aetiology and characteristics of maxillofacial fractures presenting to a tertiary centre in the UK

•This study reported a male predominance in maxillofacial fractures, with the male:female ratio roughly 5.59:1.2.•Roughly 79.23% of all maxillofacial fractures occurred between the ages of 16-50 years.•The most common fractured site was the mandibular region, followed by the orbit, and the zygomatic region•The most frequent aetiological factor was assault, followed by falls, and road traffic accidents.•Patients that live in the most deprived 10% of small areas in England made up 32% of all admissions.