Havering's approach
Havering's approach to suicide prevention was last informed by the 2024 annual report, presented in August 2025, which noted higher female suicide rates.
The 2024 Suicide Prevention Annual Report, presented to the Havering Health & Wellbeing Board in August 2025, highlighted that Havering had a higher proportion of female deaths by suicide than expected. Sam Westrop, presenting the annual report, also noted that almost half of the suspected suicides in 2024 occurred in a public place.
The report stated there were 17 deaths by suspected suicide among Havering residents in 2024, compared to an average of 18 registered deaths by suicide annually. No further discussions or decisions regarding Havering's approach to suicide prevention are currently scheduled in council meetings.
Key facts
- The 2024 Suicide Prevention Annual Report was presented to the Havering Health & Wellbeing Board in August 2025. Source
- Havering had a higher proportion of female deaths by suicide than expected, according to the 2024 annual report. Source
- Almost half of the suspected suicides in 2024 occurred in a public place, as noted in the annual report. Source
- There were 17 deaths by suspected suicide among Havering residents in 2024. Source
- On average, there are 18 registered deaths by suicide a year in Havering. Source
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