Total Fires
Primary fires attended by fire and rescue services
'22 ↑24.7%'23 ↓7.9%'24 ↑6.2%'25 ↑7.4%
England trend: 61,610 → 66,866
Total fires increased by 7.4% 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
1,065
Primary Fires
11% per 100k vs England
91
Casualties
11% per 100k vs England
9:06
Avg Response
11% vs England
Primary fires attended by fire and rescue services
England trend: 61,610 → 66,866
Total fires increased by 7.4% compared to the previous year.
Compare with East SussexDeaths and non-fatal casualties from primary fires
91
Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service↑ 4.6% since 2021/09
England: 7,096
Fire fatalities and casualties decreased by 10.8% compared to the previous year.
Compare with East SussexProportion of all incidents that were false alarms
35%
False alarms
False alarms account for 35% of all incidents attended.
Compare with East SussexLeading 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
1,142
Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service↑ 92.3% since 2021/03
England: 102,052
Fire safety audits conducted increased by 28.9% compared to the previous year.
Compare with East SussexResults of fire safety audits: satisfactory, informal action, formal action
Average time from call to first appliance arriving at dwelling fires
9:06
Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service↑ 5.8% since 2021/09
England: 8:13
Average response time in Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service is 11% above the national average.
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Primary fires recorded as deliberate (arson)
930
Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service↑ 17.6% since 2021/09
England: 77,050
Deliberate fires account for 930% of all primary fires — above the national average.
Compare with East SussexPrimary fires attended by fire and rescue services
England trend: 61,610 → 66,866
Total fires increased by 7.4% compared to the previous year.
Compare with East SussexDeaths and non-fatal casualties from primary fires
91
Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service↑ 4.6% since 2021/09
England: 7,096
Fire fatalities and casualties decreased by 10.8% compared to the previous year.
Compare with East SussexProportion of all incidents that were false alarms
35%
False alarms
False alarms account for 35% of all incidents attended.
Compare with East Sussex35%
False Alarms
14% vs England
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