Total Fires
Primary fires attended by fire and rescue services
'22 ↑3.6%'23 ↓8.7%'24 ↑2.9%'25 ↑8.5%
England trend: 61,610 → 66,866
Total fires increased by 8.5% 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
1,151
Primary Fires
8% per 100k vs England
96
Casualties
28% per 100k vs England
8:48
Avg Response
7% vs England
Primary fires attended by fire and rescue services
England trend: 61,610 → 66,866
Total fires increased by 8.5% compared to the previous year.
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96
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service↓ 31.4% since 2021/09
England: 7,096
Fire fatalities and casualties remained broadly unchanged compared to the previous year.
Compare with LeicestershireProportion of all incidents that were false alarms
38%
False alarms
False alarms account for 38% of all incidents attended.
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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
1,890
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service↑ 19.0% since 2021/03
England: 102,052
Fire safety audits conducted decreased by 23.0% compared to the previous year.
Compare with LeicestershireResults of fire safety audits: satisfactory, informal action, formal action
Average time from call to first appliance arriving at dwelling fires
8:48
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service↓ 3.6% since 2021/09
England: 8:13
Average response time in Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service is 7% above the national average.
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Primary fires recorded as deliberate (arson)
951
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service↓ 0.1% since 2021/09
England: 77,050
Deliberate fires account for 951% of all primary fires — above the national average.
Compare with LeicestershirePrimary fires attended by fire and rescue services
England trend: 61,610 → 66,866
Total fires increased by 8.5% compared to the previous year.
Compare with LeicestershireDeaths and non-fatal casualties from primary fires
96
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service↓ 31.4% since 2021/09
England: 7,096
Fire fatalities and casualties remained broadly unchanged compared to the previous year.
Compare with LeicestershireProportion of all incidents that were false alarms
38%
False alarms
False alarms account for 38% of all incidents attended.
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False Alarms
6% vs England
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