How many fires get started on purpose in Smethwick?
There were 4.2 deliberate fires per 10,000 people a year in Smethwick from April 2023 to March 2026, 26% lower than the typical town's 5.7. The most common were bins and rubbish set on fire, at 2.3. In 2025/26 it was 6.1, up from 2.8 in 2023/24.