suicide
Richmond and Havering councils are currently examining local suicide rates, noting demographic disparities and specific circumstances of deaths.
Richmond upon Thames Council is examining its Suicide and Self-harm Prevention Strategy (2022-2025), with a progress update in September 2025 noting the borough's suicide rate of 9.1 deaths per 100,000, which is higher than the London average. A report to the Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee also indicated that male suicides are approximately three times more frequent than female suicides.
In August 2025, Havering Council's Health & Wellbeing Board discussed its 2024 Suicide Prevention Annual Report, which highlighted a higher proportion of female deaths by suicide than expected in the borough. The report also stated that almost half of the 17 suspected suicides among Havering residents in 2024 occurred in a public place.
Key facts
- Richmond's suicide rate was 9.1 deaths per 100,000, as noted in a September 2025 progress update. Source
- Male suicides are approximately three times more frequent than female suicides in Richmond, a September 2025 report indicated. Source
- Havering recorded 17 deaths by suspected suicide among residents in 2024, according to an August 2025 report. Source
- Almost half of suspected suicides in Havering in 2024 occurred in a public place, an August 2025 report stated. Source
- Havering's August 2025 report highlighted a higher proportion of female deaths by suicide than expected. Source
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