Heath Fires

Freedom of Information (FOI) Act request ref: 01/FIN/26/004524/B

Version Date: 06/05//2026

The Performance Analysis Department has provided the following information:

Searches were completed within the incident database, Storm, for incidents between 2021 to 2025 containing the words ‘heath’ and ‘fire’ within the incident description. The crime database, Niche, was then used to determine the suspect details and outcomes.

For the past five years, please provide:
•           The total number of heath fire investigations conducted.

The following table is the number of incidents reported and all reports are investigated to some extent.

69 of these reports were then transferred to the crime database, Niche, to carry out further investigations.

Please note that Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service will hold more accurate data relating to fire investigations. You can submit an FOI by clicking the following link: Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service | Freedom of Information

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  The number of times a suspect was identified in these investigations.
  • A breakdown of identified suspects by age and gender.

4 suspects were identified, all were male.

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  The outcome of each investigation (e.g., prosecution, caution, no further action, etc.).