How many fires get started on purpose in Shrewsbury?
There were 4.9 deliberate fires per 10,000 people a year in Shrewsbury from April 2023 to March 2026, 14% lower than the typical town's 5.7. The most common were bins and rubbish set on fire, at 2.2. In 2025/26 it was 5.1, down from 5.5 in 2023/24.