How many fires get started on purpose in Newton Mearns?
There were 12.3 deliberate fires per 10,000 people a year in Newton Mearns from April 2023 to March 2026, 45% lower than the typical Scottish town's 22.3. The most common were bins and rubbish set on fire, at 7.2. In 2025/26 it was 9.5, down from 9.8 in 2023/24.