How many fires get started on purpose in Plymouth?
There were 7.5 deliberate fires per 10,000 people a year in Plymouth from April 2023 to March 2026, 32% higher than the typical town's 5.7. The most common were grass, woods and crops set on fire, at 2.5. In 2025/26 it was 7.4, up from 6.9 in 2023/24.