How many fires get started on purpose in Ash and Ash Vale?
There were 3.5 deliberate fires per 10,000 people a year in Ash and Ash Vale from April 2023 to March 2026, 39% lower than the typical town's 5.7. The most common were grass, woods and crops set on fire, at 2.0. In 2025/26 it was 5.9, up from 3.7 in 2023/24.