Total Fires
Primary fires attended by fire and rescue services
'22 ↑12.3%'23 ↓9.3%'24 ↓2.0%'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
Yorkshire and the Humber
1,260
Primary Fires
14% per 100k vs England
140
Casualties
20% per 100k vs England
7:54
Avg Response
4% 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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140
Humberside Fire and Rescue Service↓ 9.1% since 2021/09
England: 7,096
Fire fatalities and casualties increased by 26.1% compared to the previous year.
Compare with North YorkshireProportion of all incidents that were false alarms
24%
False alarms
False alarms account for 24% of all incidents attended.
Compare with North YorkshireLeading 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
1,884
Humberside Fire and Rescue Service↑ 35.0% since 2021/03
England: 102,052
Fire safety audits conducted decreased by 13.3% compared to the previous year.
Compare with North YorkshireResults of fire safety audits: satisfactory, informal action, formal action
Average time from call to first appliance arriving at dwelling fires
7:54
Humberside Fire and Rescue Service↑ 1.5% since 2021/09
England: 8:13
Average response time in Humberside Fire and Rescue Service is 4% below the national average.
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Primary fires recorded as deliberate (arson)
2,420
Humberside Fire and Rescue Service↑ 5.5% since 2021/09
England: 77,050
Deliberate fires account for 2420% of all primary fires — above the national average.
Compare with North YorkshirePrimary 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 North YorkshireDeaths and non-fatal casualties from primary fires
140
Humberside Fire and Rescue Service↓ 9.1% since 2021/09
England: 7,096
Fire fatalities and casualties increased by 26.1% compared to the previous year.
Compare with North YorkshireProportion of all incidents that were false alarms
24%
False alarms
False alarms account for 24% of all incidents attended.
Compare with North Yorkshire24%
False Alarms
41% vs England
Featured fire risk assessment professionals in Yorkshire and the Humber
