How many fires get started on purpose in Gillingham?
There were 7.3 deliberate fires per 10,000 people a year in Gillingham from April 2023 to March 2026, 28% higher than the typical town's 5.7. The most common were bins and rubbish set on fire, at 2.9. In 2025/26 it was 10.2, up from 4.9 in 2023/24.