Suicide figures 2021

Summary

A request was made for the number of suicides and inquest verdicts recorded on the Isle of Man in 2021. The Cabinet Office disclosed that there were 11 registered deaths with a suicide verdict, all of which were subject to inquest.

Key Facts

• There were 11 registered deaths with a verdict of suicide in 2021.
• All 11 suicide deaths were subject to an inquest.
• The figures represent deaths registered within the time period, not necessarily the date of death occurred.
• The data includes deaths that occurred prior to 2021 but were registered in 2021.
• The data excludes deaths that occurred in 2021 but had not yet received an inquest verdict by the registration date.

Data Disclosed

• 11
• 2021
• 1 January - 31 December 2021
• 2022-01-06
• 2022-01-14
• 2176773

Original Request

How many suicides and inquest verdicts of suicide were recorded on the Isle of Man between 1 January - 31 December 2021?

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Government Office Douglas Isle of Man IM1 3PN Telephone: (+44) 01624 686244 Website: www.gov.im/co

Our ref: 2176773 14 January 2022

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 6 January 2022 and which states:

"How many suicides and inquest verdicts of suicide were recorded on the Isle of Man between 1 January - 31 December 2021?"

Figures held by the Cabinet Office, Public Health show that during 2021 there were 11 registered deaths with a verdict of suicide – all were subject to inquest. It should be noted that these are deaths registered within this time period which is different from the date of death occurring. The time taken from death until inquest verdict can be significant, therefore this total will include deaths that occurred prior to 2021 and will exclude some that have occurred but are yet to have an inquest. Please quote the reference number 2176773 in any future communications.

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