Total Fires
Primary fires attended by fire and rescue services
'22 ↑10.6%'23 ↓1.2%'24 ↓2.9%'25 ↑12.1%
England trend: 61,610 → 66,866
Total fires increased by 12.1% 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
1,187
Primary Fires
10% per 100k vs England
55
Casualties
61% per 100k vs England
8:59
Avg Response
9% vs England
Primary fires attended by fire and rescue services
England trend: 61,610 → 66,866
Total fires increased by 12.1% compared to the previous year.
Compare with DerbyshireDeaths and non-fatal casualties from primary fires
55
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service↓ 3.5% since 2021/09
England: 7,096
Fire fatalities and casualties decreased by 3.5% compared to the previous year.
Compare with DerbyshireProportion of all incidents that were false alarms
37%
False alarms
False alarms account for 37% of all incidents attended.
Compare with DerbyshireLeading 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
2,810
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service↑ 99.9% since 2021/03
England: 102,052
Fire safety audits conducted increased by 10.8% compared to the previous year.
Compare with DerbyshireResults of fire safety audits: satisfactory, informal action, formal action
Average time from call to first appliance arriving at dwelling fires
8:59
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service↑ 3.7% since 2021/09
England: 8:13
Average response time in Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is 9% above the national average.
Compare with DerbyshireProportion of incidents by response time band
Primary fires recorded as deliberate (arson)
1,114
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service↑ 72.7% since 2021/09
England: 77,050
Deliberate fires account for 1114% of all primary fires — above the national average.
Compare with DerbyshirePrimary fires attended by fire and rescue services
England trend: 61,610 → 66,866
Total fires increased by 12.1% compared to the previous year.
Compare with DerbyshireDeaths and non-fatal casualties from primary fires
55
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service↓ 3.5% since 2021/09
England: 7,096
Fire fatalities and casualties decreased by 3.5% compared to the previous year.
Compare with DerbyshireProportion of all incidents that were false alarms
37%
False alarms
False alarms account for 37% of all incidents attended.
Compare with Derbyshire37%
False Alarms
9% vs England
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