How many fires get started on purpose in Stafford?
There were 8.5 deliberate fires per 10,000 people a year in Stafford from April 2023 to March 2026, 49% higher than the typical town's 5.7. The most common were bins and rubbish set on fire, at 5.5. In 2025/26 it was 9.9, up from 9.2 in 2023/24.