Total Fires
Primary fires attended by fire and rescue services
'22 ↑30.9%'23 ↓5.6%'24 →0.5%'25 ↑9.6%
England trend: 61,610 → 66,866
Total fires increased by 9.6% 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
685
Primary Fires
95
Casualties
30% per 100k vs England
8:52
Avg Response
8% vs England
Primary fires attended by fire and rescue services
England trend: 61,610 → 66,866
Total fires increased by 9.6% compared to the previous year.
Compare with Hereford and WorcesterDeaths and non-fatal casualties from primary fires
95
Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service↑ 131.7% since 2021/09
England: 7,096
Fire fatalities and casualties increased by 37.7% compared to the previous year.
Compare with Hereford and WorcesterProportion of all incidents that were false alarms
43%
False alarms
False alarms account for 43% of all incidents attended.
Compare with Hereford and WorcesterLeading 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
860
Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service↑ 357.4% since 2021/03
England: 102,052
Fire safety audits conducted decreased by 22.8% compared to the previous year.
Compare with Hereford and WorcesterResults of fire safety audits: satisfactory, informal action, formal action
Average time from call to first appliance arriving at dwelling fires
8:52
Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service↑ 0.9% since 2021/09
England: 8:13
Average response time in Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service is 8% above the national average.
Compare with Hereford and WorcesterProportion of incidents by response time band
Primary fires recorded as deliberate (arson)
332
Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service↑ 19.9% since 2021/09
England: 77,050
Deliberate fires account for 332% of all primary fires — above the national average.
Compare with Hereford and WorcesterPrimary fires attended by fire and rescue services
England trend: 61,610 → 66,866
Total fires increased by 9.6% compared to the previous year.
Compare with Hereford and WorcesterDeaths and non-fatal casualties from primary fires
95
Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service↑ 131.7% since 2021/09
England: 7,096
Fire fatalities and casualties increased by 37.7% compared to the previous year.
Compare with Hereford and WorcesterProportion of all incidents that were false alarms
43%
False alarms
False alarms account for 43% of all incidents attended.
Compare with Hereford and Worcester43%
False Alarms
5% vs England
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