Arson is a crime that has far reaching impacts on our communities, ecology and environment of County Durham and the Borough of Darlington.
Arson and deliberate fire setting is not as ‘victimless’ as many people may see it, it places lives at risk, takes away business opportunities and drives families from housing estates.
Research has shown that 85% of businesses that suffer an arson of deliberate fire setting incident fail to recover and lead to the workforce losing their jobs.
The good news is that the steps we can take to reduce the potential for arson and deliberate fire setting are relatively easy and cheap to do, let’s look at some of the things we can do to make our homes and businesses safer from deliberate fires.
Arson Prevention Advice
Key prevention advice for residents, businesses, farmers and landowners.
Young People and Fire?
Are you concerned about a young person with an interest in fire? We can help.
Firestoppers
Help us reduce arson, tell us what you know.
Fly-Tipping
For more information on fly-tipping and how to report it.
Arson Messaging for Schools
Education is key to preventing arson. Click here for more information and support.