Total Fires
Primary fires attended by fire and rescue services
'22 ↑17.0%'23 ↓5.4%'24 ↑0.7%'25 ↑15.4%
England trend: 61,610 → 66,866
Total fires increased by 15.4% 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
West Midlands
1,058
Primary Fires
13% per 100k vs England
93
Casualties
6% per 100k vs England
11:08
Avg Response
35% vs England
Primary fires attended by fire and rescue services
England trend: 61,610 → 66,866
Total fires increased by 15.4% compared to the previous year.
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93
Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service↑ 40.9% since 2021/09
England: 7,096
Fire fatalities and casualties increased by 43.1% compared to the previous year.
Compare with ShropshireProportion of all incidents that were false alarms
43%
False alarms
False alarms account for 43% of all incidents attended.
Compare with ShropshireLeading 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
2,724
Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service↑ 216.0% since 2021/03
England: 102,052
Fire safety audits conducted increased by 3.7% compared to the previous year.
Compare with ShropshireResults of fire safety audits: satisfactory, informal action, formal action
Average time from call to first appliance arriving at dwelling fires
11:08
Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service↓ 0.7% since 2021/09
England: 8:13
Average response time in Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is 35% above the national average.
Compare with ShropshireProportion of incidents by response time band
Primary fires recorded as deliberate (arson)
741
Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service↑ 67.3% since 2021/09
England: 77,050
Deliberate fires account for 741% of all primary fires — above the national average.
Compare with ShropshirePrimary fires attended by fire and rescue services
England trend: 61,610 → 66,866
Total fires increased by 15.4% compared to the previous year.
Compare with ShropshireDeaths and non-fatal casualties from primary fires
93
Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service↑ 40.9% since 2021/09
England: 7,096
Fire fatalities and casualties increased by 43.1% compared to the previous year.
Compare with ShropshireProportion of all incidents that were false alarms
43%
False alarms
False alarms account for 43% of all incidents attended.
Compare with Shropshire43%
False Alarms
4% vs England
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