How many fires get started on purpose in Wakefield?
There were 7.2 deliberate fires per 10,000 people a year in Wakefield from April 2023 to March 2026, 26% higher than the typical town's 5.7. The most common were bins and rubbish set on fire, at 4.3. In 2025/26 it was 8.2, down from 8.4 in 2023/24.