How many fires get started on purpose in St Austell?
There were 4.8 deliberate fires per 10,000 people a year in St Austell from April 2023 to March 2026, 16% lower than the typical town's 5.7. The most common were grass, woods and crops set on fire, at 2.0. In 2025/26 it was 4.8, down from 6.0 in 2023/24.