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Deliberate fires are the largest single cause of major fires in the UK.

Arson is a complex and serious crime and carries the maximum punishment of a life sentence. Arson frequently results in loss of life, serious injuries, financial loss and environmental damage. Persistent minor arson also sets a strongly detrimental and visually harmful tone to deprived communities.


Staffordshire is no exception and suffers from the problems of arson. Statistics show that the number of deliberate fires are still growing within the area, for example over the last five years deliberate vehicle fires have doubled and property fires have increased by 30%.

Every week in the United Kingdom there are:

2 people killed in arson attacks.
55 people injured.
2100 arson attacks on property.
4 churches or places of worship damaged or destroyed.
20 schools damaged or destroyed.
£40 million of damage and costs associated with arson .

Arson Statistics in Staffordshire for 2003:

1748 property fires
1126 vehicle fires
5587 grass and small fire.

Associated Links:

  • Open the LinkArson Alert Leaflet - ARSON PREVENTION MEASURES This Document Outlines the Basic steps which can be taken to prevent arson at all property types including, homes, schools, businesses and vehicles.