Date of Request
25/10/24
Request
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing from LBC Radio. I hope you’re well.
I am writing in relation to a request under the Freedom of Information Act. Specifically, I would like to ask the following:
1. How many times has your force been called out to deal with arson to a VEHICLE in 2024 (up until the 31st September), and every year since 2014. Please can yearly figures be broken down by month.
2. How many times has your force been called out to deal with arson to a HOUSE in 2024 (up until the 31st September), and every year since 2014. Please can yearly figures be broken down by month.
3. How many times has your force been called out to deal with arson to a BUSINESS in 2024 (up until the 31st September), and every year since 2014. Please can yearly figures be broken down by month.
4. How many people have died from cases of arson in 2024 (up until the 31st September), and every year since 2014. Please can yearly figures be broken down by month.
Please let me know if there’s any issues.
Yours Faithfully
Response
Hi
We thank you for your request for information, which has been received by Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (the Service) and considered under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 2000
The Service can confirm that the information that you have requested is held and the information is attached.
If you have any questions regarding your request, please contact Information Governance and Committee Services on tel: 0345 122 4454 or by e-mail informationrequests@hwfire.org.uk. In any such communication please include the reference number assigned (see Subject).
Should you have any queries regarding the management of your request and wish to make either a complaint or request a review of the information disclosed to you, please do so by using Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service’s complaints system: Comments and Complaints. This must be done within 40 working days of our response to your request. After this date and in line with ICO guidance the Service is not obliged to provide an internal review of your request.
If you are not satisfied with the outcome of the internal review, you may appeal the decision by contacting the Information Commissioner, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, SK9 5AF, Tel: 0303 123 1113 (alternatively 01625 545745) or E-mail: casework@ico.org.uk.
Further information on Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service may be viewed at the Service’s website: www.hwfire.org.uk
Thank you for your request for information.
Kind regards,
Information Governance Team