How many fires get started on purpose in Carterton?
There were 3.0 deliberate fires per 10,000 people a year in Carterton from April 2023 to March 2026, 47% lower than the typical town's 5.7. The most common were grass, woods and crops set on fire, at 1.2. In 2025/26 it was 3.9, up from 2.3 in 2023/24.