Richmond Suicide and Self-harm Prevention Strategy (2022-2025)
Richmond's suicide rate, higher than the London average, is a current focus for the Suicide and Self-harm Prevention Strategy.
A progress update on the Richmond Suicide and Self-harm Prevention Strategy (2022-2025) in September 2025 reported Richmond's suicide rate as 9.1 deaths per 100,000, which is higher than London's rate of 7.0 but lower than the national average of 10.7. The report, presented to the Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee, also indicated that male suicides are approximately three times more frequent than female suicides.
The Richmond Suicide and Self-harm Prevention Strategy, which covered the period 2022-2025, aimed to reduce suicide and self-harm in the borough. The September 2025 progress update was presented to the Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee. No further meetings or updates regarding the strategy have been scheduled.
Key facts
- Richmond's suicide rate was 9.1 deaths per 100,000, according to a September 2025 progress update. Source
- This rate is higher than London's rate of 7.0, a September 2025 report indicated. Source
- Male suicides are approximately three times more frequent than female suicides, a September 2025 report said. Source
- The national average suicide rate was 10.7, according to a September 2025 report. Source
- The differences in suicide rates were not statistically significant, a September 2025 report stated. Source
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