The Problem
Arson
is the deliberate destruction of property using fire as a weapon.
In South Tyneside the cost of malicious vehicle fires to
the community
is approximately £1 million per year.
Arson is a crime that affects both individual victims and the community as a whole. It is the largest single cause of major fires in Britain.
the main motives for arson include: vandalism, curiosity, excitement, revenge, disposal of unwanted property, to conceal crime, to make profit, extremism, mental illness, serial arson, race related.
How can it affect me?
Arson causes damage to property, that could be yours, or
close to your home.
In South Tyneside the main arson incidents relate to abandoned
vehicles,
empty properties, rubbish fires and rubbish bin fires.
These cause a danger
to the community and make South Tyneside a less pleasant
place to live in.
What is the south tyneside arson task force?
The South Tyneside Arson Task Force is a partnership of
the Fire Service,
Police and the Council. We have joined forces to fight
the causes of arson.
In Partnership to Combat Arson!
If you see a fire or witness a criminal act call 999.
Quick lift is part funded through the arson control forum and the office of the deputy Prime Minister.
