Total Fires
Primary fires attended by fire and rescue services
'22 ↑8.2%'23 ↑11.6%'24 ↓6.7%'25 ↑15.5%
England trend: 61,610 → 66,866
Total fires increased by 15.5% compared to the previous year.
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Official statistics from the UK fire and rescue services. Explore incident rates, response times, and casualty figures by fire authority.
Data current as of year ending September 2025
1,612
Primary Fires
22% per 100k vs England
130
Casualties
7% per 100k vs England
9:17
Avg Response
13% vs England
Primary fires attended by fire and rescue services
England trend: 61,610 → 66,866
Total fires increased by 15.5% compared to the previous year.
Compare with CornwallDeaths and non-fatal casualties from primary fires
130
Avon Fire and Rescue Service↑ 13.0% since 2021/09
England: 7,096
Fire fatalities and casualties decreased by 7.8% compared to the previous year.
Compare with CornwallProportion of all incidents that were false alarms
36%
False alarms
False alarms account for 36% of all incidents attended.
Compare with CornwallLeading causes of accidental primary fires
Equipment misuse is the leading cause of accidental dwelling fires in England.
Whether fire was contained to the room of origin or spread further
Distribution of primary fire incidents across the 24-hour cycle
Dwelling fires typically peak between 6pm and 9pm, coinciding with evening cooking activity.
Whether smoke alarms raised the alarm in dwelling fires
Number of fire safety audits conducted by the authority
2,370
Avon Fire and Rescue Service↑ 224.7% since 2021/03
England: 102,052
Fire safety audits conducted increased by 91.7% compared to the previous year.
Compare with CornwallResults of fire safety audits: satisfactory, informal action, formal action
Average time from call to first appliance arriving at dwelling fires
9:17
Avon Fire and Rescue Service↑ 13.4% since 2021/09
England: 8:13
Average response time in Avon Fire and Rescue Service is 13% above the national average.
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Primary fires recorded as deliberate (arson)
1,585
Avon Fire and Rescue Service↑ 28.4% since 2021/09
England: 77,050
Deliberate fires account for 1585% of all primary fires — above the national average.
Compare with CornwallPrimary fires attended by fire and rescue services
England trend: 61,610 → 66,866
Total fires increased by 15.5% compared to the previous year.
Compare with CornwallDeaths and non-fatal casualties from primary fires
130
Avon Fire and Rescue Service↑ 13.0% since 2021/09
England: 7,096
Fire fatalities and casualties decreased by 7.8% compared to the previous year.
Compare with CornwallProportion of all incidents that were false alarms
36%
False alarms
False alarms account for 36% of all incidents attended.
Compare with Cornwall36%
False Alarms
11% vs England
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