William Smithers

Time

In 1901, 2 officers at Metropolitan Police were lost to suicide, more than in any other year.

In 1901, 2 officers in ENG were lost to suicide, more than in any other year.

In 1901, 2 officers in United Kingdom were lost to suicide, the 2nd heaviest of 38 years on record. The heaviest was 1933, with 3.

In 1901, 2 officers worldwide were lost to suicide, the 22nd heaviest of 75 years on record. The heaviest was 2019, with 26.

Who

William was 38. Of the 15 lost to suicide at Metropolitan Police whose age is recorded, half were between 35.5 and 44; the middle age was 38.

William was 38. Of the 37 lost to suicide in ENG whose age is recorded, half were between 35 and 45; the middle age was 41.

William was 38. Of the 44 lost to suicide in United Kingdom whose age is recorded, half were between 35 and 45; the middle age was 41.

William was 38. Of the 209 lost to suicide worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 35 and 48; the middle age was 42.

When

October holds 26.7% of these deaths at Metropolitan Police, more than any other month. Thursdays: 13.3%.

October holds 13.2% of these deaths in ENG; January holds the most, 13.2%. Thursdays: 10.5%.

October holds 11.1% of these deaths in United Kingdom; January holds the most, 15.6%. Thursdays: 8.9%.

October holds 9.4% of these deaths worldwide; May holds the most, 11.7%. Thursdays: 10.5%.

How

Suicide deaths account for 2.1% of all 729 deaths at Metropolitan Police, the 4th most common cause.

Suicide deaths account for 1.4% of all 2,786 deaths in ENG, the 4th most common cause.

Suicide deaths account for 1.2% of all 3,791 deaths in United Kingdom, the 4th most common cause.

Suicide deaths account for 0.8% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the 6th most common cause.

His people

Metropolitan Police has at least 120 officers remembered here, William among them.