British drivers are paying hundreds of millions of pounds in speeding fines, while many local authorities are lowering urban speed limits to 20mph.

Transport Minister Heidi Alexander has echoed predecessor Louise Haigh in saying that local highway authorities should take the lead on deciding restrictions in their own areas.

The 20mph limits have faced opposition in some quarters, with some councils in Wales – where the restrictions were first introduced – reintroducing 30mph limits on certain roads.

However, many campaigners continue to advocate for what they claim could be a life-saving speed limit reduction in Britain’s towns and cities.

To gain a true understanding into the levels of speeding on Britain’s roads, Legal Expert set out to investigate.

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How We Conducted Our Research Into Speeding Fines

We sent Freedom of Information (FOI) requests to every police force in England and Wales asking for the number of speeding fines issued in the last three years [between April 6 – April 5 2021/22, 2022/23, 2023/24 and 2024/25].

We also ask for the roads in each policing area where the most speeding fines have been issued as the methods used for capturing the speeding offences.

Background

According to Government guidelines, the minimum penalty for speeding is £100 fine and three penalty points added to a driver’s licence. Motorists who receive 12 or more points within three years can be disqualified from driving. 

Within two weeks of a vehicle being caught speeding, the registered keeper will be send a ‘Notice of Intended Prosecution,’ issued by the police informing a driver they intend to prosecute for a motoring offence, and a ‘Section 172 Notice’, a legal requirement of a  registered vehicle keeper to provide details regarding the alleged traffic offence.

Failure or refusal to pay the Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) can lead to a court appearance. If a court finds a driver guilty of speeding, they can be made to pay up to £1,000, or £2,500 maximum if they were driving on the motorway.

Legal Expert has a team of experienced solicitors at hand for anyone who has suffered as a result of a dangerous or speeding driver.

Results

Avon & Somerset Constabulary

No. of speeding fines issued

2021/22 | 183,743

2022/23 | 151,342

2023/24 | 151,495

Total | 486,580

Bedfordshire Police

No. of speeding fines issued

2021/22 | 66,177

2022/23 | 53,781

2023/24 | 55,936

Total | 175,894

20 roads in Bedfordshire where drivers have been caught speeding (2023/24)

Location	Number of NIPs issued (Note of Intended Prosecution)
A1081 Airport Way, South West bound, Luton	8073
A5, Watling Street, nr Alisons Brook, Hockliffe (Both directions)	5741
Leighton Street, South West of jct with Timber Ln. Bi-directional, Woburn	5310
A1081 Airport Way, North East bound, Luton	4338
M1 Motorway, between Jnc 10 & 11 Northbound	3480
M1 Motorway, between Jnc 11 & 10 Southbound	3230
A5, Watling Street, nr Birch’s Close, Hockliffe (Both directions)	2793
A1 Southbound, Beeston	2167
A505 Dunstable Road W/B, btwn the M1 jnc 11 and Poynters Road, Luton	2076
Woburn Road, Btwn Abbott Crescent & Wolseley Road (Southbound), Kempston	1575
Bedford Road (Eastbound), btwn Willington Rd & Station Rd, Willington	1426
A603 Bedford Road, near j/w Dynes Place, Bi-directional, Moggerhanger	1371
A1 Northbound, Beeston	1049
M1 Motorway, between Jnc 13 & 12 Southbound	959
Hitchin Road, At jct with South Entrance to The Green. Bi-directional, Upper Caldecote	803
Park Viaduct, Luton	794
Farley Hill, (Bi-directional), Luton	768
Sundon Park Road, outside Lealands School (Bi-directional), Luton	706
Bedford Road (Westbound), btwn Willington Rd & Station Rd. Willington	675
Woburn Road, Btwn Wolseley Road & Abbott Crescent (Northbound), Kempston	644

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

No. of speeding fines issued

2021/22 | 38,147

2022/23 | 33,775

2023/24 | 36,210

Total | 108,132

20 roads in Cambridgeshire where drivers have been caught speeding (2023/24)

Location	Number of NIPs issued (Note of Intended Prosecution)
A14, W/B MP 0829B, Fenstanton	4353
A14, W/B MP 0772B, Offord Cluny	3761
A1139 Fletton Parkway, Eastbound, Peterborough	3347
A1, S/B MP 2043B, Alconbury	3052
A14 Eastbound, Bythorn	2958
A1, Gt North Road, Northbound (Roadworks), Water Newton	2574
A1134 Elizabeth Way, southbound, Cambridge	1690
A14, W/B MP 0727B, Buckden	1527
A1, Gt North Road, Southbound (Roadworks), Alwalton	1258
A605 Eastbound, between Elton and jnc with A1	969
A14, E/B MP 0917A, Bar Hill	954
A605 Westbound, between jnc with A1 and Elton	930
A15 Bourges Boulevard, Peterborough	898
A1 Great North Road (Southbound), Buckden	635
A1307, near Horseheath Green, Westbound, Horseheath	605
A1307, near Horseheath Green, Eastbound, Horseheath	528
A1134 Barnwell Road, o/s 113, Cambridge	398
A1 Great North Road (Northbound), Buckden	367
A603 Barton Road, Cambridge	339
A1307 Eastbound, (Low Road Flyover), Stukeley	302

Cleveland Police

No. of speeding fines issued

2021/22 | 15,629

2022/23 | 9,017

2023/24 | 10,726

Total | 35,372

20 roads in Cleveland policing area where drivers have been caught speeding (2023/24)

Location | No. of People Exceeding Speed Limit

1. A66 (W) Whinney Banks, Middlesbrough | 428

2. A174 (Lazenby Bypass), Redcar | 386

3. Queen Elizabeth Way, Stockton | 373

4. Plantation Road, Redcar | 350

5. B1365, Middlesbrough | 317

6. Powlett Road, Hartlepool | 300

7. Wolviston Road, Billingham | 289

8. A66 (W) Teesside Park, Stockton | 284

9. A66 (E) Surtees Bridge, Stockton | 282

10. Myton Way, Ingleby Barwick | 278

11. Park Road North, Middlesbrough | 267

12. Trimdon Avenue, Middlesbrough | 242

13. Mitchell Avenue, Stockton | 237

14. B1380, Eston | 228

15. West View Road, Hartlepool | 224

16. Hall Drive, Acklam | 202

17. Belle Vue Way, Hartlepool | 194

18. Oxbridge Avenue, Stockton | 190

19. Park Vale Road, Middlesbrough | 181

20. Middlesbrough Road, Guisborough | 174

Cumbria Constabulary

No. of speeding fines issued

2021/22 | 25,672

2022/23 | 29,088

2023/24 | 31,759

Total | 86,519

20 roads in Cumbria where drivers have been caught speeding (2023/24)

Location | No. of People Exceeding Speed Limit

1. A591 Ings travelling East (EF6) | 3133
2. A66 Kirkby Thore travelling West | 2367
3. A66 Kirkby Thore travelling East | 1456
4. A591 Ings travelling West (WF5) | 1360
5. A590 Millside travelling East | 1045
6. A7 Longtown travelling South | 653
7. Warwick Bridge/Corby Hill W/B | 539
8. A65 Kirkby Lonsdale travelling West | 531
9. Warwick Bridge/Corby Hill E/B | 497
10. A66 Temple Sowerby Bypass | 409
11. A66 Temple Sowerby Bypass | 404
12. A69 Low Row travelling West | 376
13. M6 Capplerigg | 356
14. M6 Floriston | 356
15. A6 Shap Road, Kendal Rugby Club | 334
16. M6 Brunthwaite | 329
17. A6 Shap Road, Kendal Rugby Club | 306
18. M6 Plumpton overbridge | 272
19. A596 Wigton By-pass travelling West | 252
20. A66 Troutbeck/Mungrisedale R/Ends | 247

Durham Constabulary

No. of speeding fines issued

2021/22 | 28,566

2022/23 | 36,599

2023/24 | 44,863

Total | 110,028

20 roads in Cumbria where drivers have been caught speeding (2023/24)

Location | No. of People Exceeding Speed Limit

1. A1(M) J61 Bowburn to J60 Bradbury, Durham (Police Ramp H/S) | 5906
2. B1283, Hall Walks, Easington Village | 2226
3. A68, High Etherley | 2066
4. A1(M) J59 Aycliffe to J60 Bradbury, Durham (Police Ramp H/S) | 1917
5. B6288 North Road, Spennymoor | 1900
6. A693 Blind Lane, Chester le Street| 1850
7. B1278 Salters Lane – Lillie Terrace, Trimdon Grange | 1293
8. A1(M) J61 Bowburn to J62 Carrville, Durham (Police Ramp H/S) | 1264
9. B6309 Watling Street, Leadgate | 1257
10. A66 Galley Bank, Barnard Castle | 1254
11. A692 Dipton (Nr. B6311 Flint Hill Bank) | 1107
12. C151, Stockton Road, Easington Village | 1016
13. C10 Fair View, Burnhope | 986
14. A690 West Rainton, Durham | 899
15. A167 Hermitage to Plawsworth, Chester-le-Street | 775
16. Burtree Lane, Darlington | 746
17. B1284 Lumley New Road, Woodstone Village | 729
18. B6308 Medomsley Road, Consett | 688
19. A68 Fir Tree, Crook | 675
20. A67 Darlington Road, Barnard Castle | 665

Gloucestershire Constabulary

No. of speeding fines issued

2021/22 | 37,883

2022/23 | 38,458

2023/24 | 41,429

Total | 117,770

20 roads in Gloucestershire where drivers have been caught speeding (2023/24) 

Location | No. of drivers who paid fine, had points on license or attended retraining course

1. M5 MOTORWAY | 6939
2. A38 QUEDGELEY BYPASS | 3619
3. A417 BROCKWORTH BYPASS | 2545
4. A40 OVER FARM | 1506
5. A430 SECUNDA WAY | 1361
6. A417 (T) SOUTH CERNEY JUNCTION | 971
7. A417 HARNHILL ROAD BRIDGE | 893
8. CORINIUM AVENUE | 894
9. A417 DARTLEY BOTTOM | 638
10. A4173 BROOKTHORPE | 692
11. PIFFS ELM | 663
12. A417 BETWEEN QUARRY JUNCTION AND DARTLEY BOTTOM | 533
13. A419 STROUD ROAD | 613
14. A417 COWLEY POLICE PLATFORM | 487
15. A430 CASTLEMEADS WAY | 487
16. B4696 SPINE ROAD EAST | 497
17. A417 (T) BURFORD ROAD JUNCTION | 434
18. A436 LINEOVER WOOD | 465
19. BATH ROAD | 457
20. A417 | 346

Greater Manchester Police

No. of speeding fines issued

2021/22 | 139,858

2022/23 | 154,349

2023/24 | 166,436

Total | 460,643

Gwent Police

No. of speeding fines issued

2021/22 | 22,923

2022/23 | 19,008

2023/24 | 30,437

2024/25 | 35,112

Total | 107,480

20 roads in Gwent where drivers have been caught speeding (2024/25)

Location Address	Notices of  Intended Prosecution issued
A472 Lower Race,  Pontypool	4,064
M4 Newport Eastbound  J25 to J24	2,953
M4 Newport Westbound  J26 to J28	2,648
M4 Newport Eastbound  J28 to J27 Malpas  Straight	2,426
A467 Nr. Tregwilym Road Flyover	2,283
M4 Newport Eastbound  J27 Malpas Straight to  J26	1,494
M4 Newport Westbound  J23A to J25	1,327
M4 Newport Eastbound  J26 to J25A	1,192
A465 Gilwern to Clydach Westbound	1,159
M4 Newport Eastbound  J25 to J24 A449 Off Slip	1,106
A465 Clydach to Gilwern  Eastbound	1,078
Lower Machen Eastbound	983
M4 Westbound J24 to J25	864
A465 Clydach to Brynmawr Westbound	850
A465 Brynmawr to Clydach Eastbound	849
M4 Newport Eastbound J25 to J24 A449 Off Slip	800
Lower Machen Westbound	595
M4 Newport Westbound J25a to J26	594
Pant Road, Newbridge	467
M467 Risca Bypass Southbound	413

Hampshire Constabulary

No. of speeding fines issued

2021/22 | 64,469

2022/23 | 59,278

2023/24 | 59,451

Total | 183,198

Hertfordshire Constabulary

No. of speeding fines issued

2021/22 | 52,541

2022/23 | 55,630

2023/24 | 49,755

Total | 157,926

20 roads in Hertfordshire where drivers have been caught speeding (2023/24)

Location	Number  of NIPs
M25 Motorway, Jnc 17-16, Anti-Clockwise	4003
M25 Motorway, Jnc 19-18, Anti-Clockwise	3674
M25 Motorway, Jnc 24-23, Anti-Clockwise	3560
M1 Motorway, Between Jnc 7-6A, Southbound	3042
M25 Motorway, Jnc 23-22, Anti-Clockwise	2637
B653 Lower Luton Road, South of Bowers Heath Lane, Southbound, Harpenden	2572
M1 Motorway, Between Jnc 8-9, Northbound	2269
A10 Great Cambridge Road, Northbound, Wormley	2215
A414 Stanstead Abbotts By-Pass, near Briggens Park, Eastbound, Stanstead Abbotts	1302
M25 Motorway, Jnc 19-20, Clockwise	1172
M1 Motorway, Between Jnc 9-8, Southbound	1143
A412 Rickmansworth Road, Northeast of Cassiobury Park Avenue, Northeast-bound,  Watford	1100
A4125 Eastbury Rd, near Manning Court, bi-directional, Watford	1095
High Wych Rd, nr Rivers Hospital, Sawbridgeworth	950
M25 Motorway, Jnc 21A-22, Clockwise	930
A412 Scots Hill, near Copthorne Road, Eastbound, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth	735
A412 Uxbridge Road, west of Money Hill Road, Bi-directional, Rickmansworth	733
A414 St Albans Road, East of Wood Crescent, Westbound, Hemel Hempstead	725
A414 Stanstead Abbotts By-Pass, near Briggens Park, Westbound, Stanstead Abbotts	709
B4505 Chesham Road, Southwest of Hyde Lane, Bovingdon	693

Humberside Police

No. of speeding fines issued

2021/22 | 52,933

2022/23 | 49,885

2023/24 | 49,712

Total | 152,530

20 roads in Hull and East Yorkshire where drivers have been caught speeding (2023/24)

Location | No. of People Exceeding Speed Limit

1. M62 OUSE BRIDGE EASTBOUND | 4439
2. M62 BETWEEN COUNTY BOUNDARY AND  JUNCTION 35 | 3191
3. M62 BETWEEN JUNCTION 37 AND  JUNCTION 38 | 2409
4. A180, Cleethorpe Road | 1863
5. A63 IN THE VICINITY OF SOUTH HUNSLEY  SCHOOL | 1516
6. M62 OUSE BRIDGE WESTBOUND | 1504 
7. M180 | 1367
8. A1105 BOOTHFERRY ROAD | 1120
9. A15 | 746
10. A16 PEAKS PARKWAY (40MPH) | 727
11. M180 | 675
12. A16 PEAKS PARKWAY (40MPH) | 646
13. A63 BETWEEN NORTH CAVE AND SOUTH  CAVE | 642
14. M180, BETWEEN JUNCTION 3 AND  JUNCTION 4 | 595
15. A1079 | 495
16. B1253 SLEDMERE (30MPH) | 433
17. A180 | 432
18. HUMBER BRIDGE | 431
19. A1173 KINGS ROAD | 421
20. BESSINGBY ROAD | 399

Kent Police

No. of speeding fines issued

2021/22 | 82,288

2022/23 | 79,018

2023/24 | 71,961

Total | 233,267

20 roads in Kent where drivers have been caught speeding (2023/24)

Location | No. of People Exceeding Speed Limit

1. M25 Clockwise Junction 5 to Clacket Lane Services, Westerham/M25 Anti-Clockwise Clacket Lane Services to Junction 5 | 8836
2. M25 Clockwise, Swanley/M25 anti-clockwise, Swanley | 7212
3. A229 Chatham Road, Boxley | 4905
4. A282 Dartford Tunnel Approach Road/ A282 Dartford East/West Tunnels | 3841
5. A249 Detling | 2445
6. A229 Loose Road Near Plains Avenue Maidstone | 1742
7. M20 London Bound, Junctions 4-3, West Malling | 1439
8. A228 Ashton Way, West Malling |1437
9. M20 Coastbound, Junction 8 to 9, Ashford/ M20 Londonbound, Junction 9 to 8, Ashford | 1430
10. Hoath Way, Gillingham | 1384
11. M2 A carriageway, Ospringe/ M2 B carriageway, Ospringe | 1012
12. Bradbourne Vale Road, Sevenoaks | 969
13. A299 Thanet Way, Whitstable | 958
14. A2050 Rheims Way, Canterbury | 894
15. A26, Hadlow | 881
16. Maidstone Road, Borstal | 849
17. A264 Pembury Road, Tunbridge Wells | 755
18. A259 Hythe Road, Dymchurch | 649
19. A229 City Way, Rochester | 649
20. A227 Wrotham Road, nr Huntingfield Road, Meopham | 647

Leicestershire Constabulary

No. of speeding fines issued

2021/22 | 58,324

2022/23 | 53,256

2023/24 | 55,033

Total | 166,613

Lincolnshire Police

No. of speeding fines issued

2021/22 | 62,640

2022/23 | 54,835

2023/24 | 54,691

Total | 172,166

20 roads in Lincolnshire where drivers have been caught speeding (2023/24)

Location | No. of Speeding Offences

Location	Offences
A153 MAIN ROAD, ANWICK	7880
A1434 BUNKERS HILL, LINCOLN	5389
A1, BARROWBY THORNS	5316
A151 MAIN ROAD, WHAPLODE	4766
A153 BUTTS LANE, TATTERSHALL	3380
A151 HOLBEACH ROAD, SPALDING	2446
LINCOLN ROAD, NORTH HYKEHAM	2001
BARRIER BANK, COWBIT	1889
A607 CROSS O’CLIFF HILL, LINCOLN	1833
A46  LINCOLN  BYPASS, LINCOLN	490
B1174 South Parade, Grantham	489
B1188, BRANSTON	422
WEST MARSH ROAD, SPALDING	385
A46 – CAISTOR ROAD, MIDDLE RASEN	384
SKELLINGTHORPE ROAD, LINCOLN	361
BRANT ROAD, LINCOLN	340
A16 PARTNEY ROAD, SPILSBY	317
A1434 Broadgate, Lincoln S/B	295
A1434 Broadgate, Lincoln N/B	252
A1104 Beesby Road, Maltby Le Marsh	233

Merseyside Police

No. of speeding fines issued

2021/22 | 62,610

2022/23 | 55,541

2023/24 | 60,074

Total | 178,225

20 roads in Merseyside where drivers have been caught speeding (2023/24)

Location | No. of People Exceeding Speed Limit

1. M62 (Westbound) | 7957
2. Garston Way / Dock Road | 7157
3. Leeds Street/Vauxhall Road | 4470
4. Edge Lane Drive (Eastbound) | 2317
5. A580 EAST LANCASHIRE ROAD BETWEEN SADLER’S LANE AND RAINFORD ROAD, ST HELENS, WA10 | 1843
6. Scotland Road between Dryden Street & Leeds Street | 1679
7. Balliol Road East (Westbound) | 1663
8. SCOTLAND ROAD between WILBRAHAM STREET and LEEDS STREET | 1633
9. Aigburth Road / Mersey Road | 1601
10. New Chester Road (A41)/Turbine Road (Northbound) | 1324
11. Lower House Lane between East Lancashire Road & Carr Lane | 1304
12. Scotland Road between Leeds Street & Dryden Street | 1235
13. A554 NORTH WALLASEY APPROACH ROAD between BAYSWATER ROAD and GREEN LANE | 1234
14. Crosby Road South/Cambridge Road (Southbound) | 962
15. Townsend Avenue between Queens Drive Walton & East Lancashire Road | 824
16. ST HELENS LINKWAY BETWEEN THE SCORES BRIDGE AND ELTON HEAD ROAD | 809
17. Saughall Massie Road | 799
18. Scotland Road (Northbound) | 798
19. Seth Powell Way/Woolfall Heath Avenue | 733
20. A59 Northway | 728

Norfolk Constabulary

No. of speeding fines issued

2021/22 | 49,389

2022/23 | 58,772

2023/24 | 51,051

Total | 159,212

20 roads in Norfolk where drivers have been caught speeding (2023/24)

Location | No. of Speeding Offences

Road Name	Number of  Offences
A47	4764
A134	3372
A147	1982
A140 Colman Road	1725
A149	1575
A10	1573
A140, Mile End Road	1516
A143	1448
A1067	1223
A146	1136
A1074, Dereham Rd   (outbound)	1063
A11	1011
A146 Barrett Road	919
A148	905
C494	873
A147, Koblenz Avenue	860
A140	824
B1140	801
A1270	800
B1108	789

North Wales Police

No. of speeding fines issued

2021/22 | 58,581

2022/23 | 57,135

2023/24 | 60,360

Total | 176,076

Nottinghamshire Police

20 roads in Nottinghamshire where drivers have been caught speeding (2023/24)

Location | No. of Notes of Intended Prosecution (NIPs) Issued

Location	NIP’s Issued
A38 Kings Mill Rd / Kirkby Rd, Sutton in Ashfield, Notts	17498
M1, South Bound, Nottinghamshire	3536
M1, South Bound, Notts.	3444
A6464 Woodside Road, Beeston, Nottingham	3183
B679 Clifton Lane, Wilford, Nottingham	3161
A453, Remembrance Way, Clifton, Nottingham	2580
A6005, Bye-Pass Road, Chilwell, Nottingham	2470
A610 Eastwood By-Pass, Kimberley, Nottingham	2187
A610 Nuthall Road, Nottingham	1877
M1, North Bound, Notts.	1856
B6009 Watnall Road, Hucknall, Notts	1744
A6005, Bye-Pass Road, Chilwell, Nottingham	1684
A610 Nuthall Road, Nottingham	1667
M1, North Bound, Notts	1488
Awsworth Lane, Cossall, Notts	1400
M1 South Bound, Notts	1287
A6009 Rosemary St, Mansfield, Notts	1176
A610 Nuthall Road, Nottingham	1161
A52, Clifton Boulevard, Nottingham.	1087
B600 Main Road, Watnall, Notts	1075

South Wales

No. of speeding fines issued

2021/22 | 76,340

2022/23 | 57,578

2023/24 | 61,390

Total | 195,308

20 roads in South Wales where drivers have been caught speeding (2023/24)

Location | No. of Notes of Intended Prosecution (NIPs) Issued

Location Address	Amount of Notice of Intended Prosecutions issued
A48 Western Avenue Jct with Excelsior Road Cardiff	8,060
A470 Northern Avenue Cardiff	6,284
A4241 Afan Way Jct Victoria Road Port Talbot EB	2,576
Carmarthen Road (Near Cave Street), Swansea	1,713
North Road, Cardiff (Southbound)	1,612
Fabian Way Vicinity of Swansea University WB Neath Port Talbot	1,483
A48 Newport Rd, Nr Cardiff Garden Centre, Cardiff	1,454
A483 Fabian Way, St Thomas, Swansea	1,431
M4 Port Talbot EB (Averaged speed detetion zone) o-s 4-5	1,615
Fabian Way Jct Elba Crescent EB Neath Port Talbot	1,166
Mumbles Road, Blackpill, Swansea (Westbound)	1,140
M4 Overbridge Nr Groesfaen J33-J34	1,121
M4 Port Talbot WB (Average speed detection zone) o-s 2-3	1,927
Fabian Way Vicinity of Swansea University EB Neath Port Talbot	968
A4241 Afan Wy Jct Victoria Road Port Talbot WB	857
Pentwyn Road, Pentwyn, Cardiff	830
Peniel Green Road, Swansea	792
A4161 Newport Rd JW Rover Way Cardiff	784
A4161 Newport Rd JW Colchester Ave Cardiff	755
Newport Road, Rumney Hill, Cardiff	738

South Yorkshire

No. of speeding fines issued

2021/22 | 73,558

2022/23 | 83,257

2023/24 | 74,508

Total | 231,323

20 roads in South Yorkshire where drivers have been caught speeding (2023/24)

1. M1-4491B J32 – J31 Southbound, Exceed a variable speed limit 50mph
2. A61 Penistone Road near Rutland Road, Sheffield (S)
3. M1-4491B J32 – J31 Southbound, Exceed a variable speed limit 60mph
4. M1-4550B J33 – J32 Southbound, Exceed a variable speed limit 60mph
5. A633 High Street near Bellows Road, Rawmarsh, Rotherham (S)
6. A616(T) East from 400m past A629 exit for 1.6km, Barnsley
7. A625 Ecclesall Road South near Ringinglow Road, Sheffield (W)
8. A616(T) West from 800m past A61 island for 1.77km, Barnsley
9. A616T East from 80m past A6102 exit for 2.2km, Barnsley
10. A638 York Road near Pipering Lane West, Doncaster (S)
11. A616(T) at Langsett, Barnsley (Eastbound)
12. Highgate Lane near West View Crescent, Goldthorpe, Barnsley (S)
13. A616(T) at Midhopestones, Barnsley (Westbound)
14. A631 East Bawtry Road near Bent Lathes Avenue
15. A6135 Birley Moor Road near Thornbridge Drive, Sheffield (N)
16. A618 Aughton Road near Westfield Avenue, Aughton, Rotherham (N)
17. A629 Halifax Road near Cote Lane, Thurgoland
18. M1-4491B J32 – J31 Southbound, Exceed a variable speed limit 40mph
19. A630 Warmsworth Road at Waverley Ave, Warmsworth, Doncaster E
20. A6135 Burngreave Road near Melrose Rd, Burngreave, Sheffield (S)

Staffordshire Police

2024/25 | 54,375

20 roads in Staffordshire where drivers have been caught speeding (2024/25)

M6 SOUTHBOUND BETWEEN JUNCTIONS 13-10A (1/2 MILE AFTER JUNCTION 11)	8880
M6 NORTHBOUND BETWEEN JUNCTIONS 10A-13 (APPROX 2 MILES BEFORE JUNCTION 13)	3183
M6 SOUTHBOUND BETWEEN JUNCTIONS 15-14 (APPROX 3 1/2 MILES AFTER JUNCTION 15)	2863
M6 SOUTHBOUND BETWEEN JUNCTIONS 14-13 (APPROX 2 1/2 MILES BEFORE JUNCTION 13)	2550
M6 NORTHBOUND BETWEEN JUNCTIONS 13-14 (APPROX 2 1/2 MILES AFTER JUNCTION 13)	2298
A38 STREETHAY N/B BETWEEN MP 412/0A AND MP 413/2A	2080
A34 NEWCASTLE RD, TRENT VALE	1466
A500 N/B BETWEEN THE A5006/A52 SHELTON OLD ROAD OVERBRIDGE AND THE A527	1270
A500 N/B BETWEEN THE A519 NEWCASTLE ROAD ROUNDABOUT AND THE A50 JUNCTION	1176
M6 NORTHBOUND BETWEEN JUNCTIONS 14-15 (APPROX 4 1/2 MILES BEFORE JUNCTION 15)	1120
M6 NORTHBOUND BETWEEN JUNCTIONS 10A-13 (1 MILE BEFORE JUNCTION 12 FOR THE A5 TELFORD)	927
A38 STREETHAY S/B BETWEEN MP 413/2B AND MP 412/0B	911
A500 S/B BETWEEN THE A527 JUNCTION TO NORTH OF B5045 SHELTON NEW ROAD OVERBRIDGE	821
A51 LONDON ROAD, WESTON NEAR STAFFORD	735
A449 STAFFORD ROAD, COVEN HEATH, SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE	685
M6 BETWEEN J14 & J13 (ASTON BANK OVERBRIDGE)	578
M6 / M6 TOLL AT J11A (GREAT SAREDON ROAD OVERBRIDGE)	560
A51 LONDON ROAD, WESTON NEAR STAFFORD	486
A5008 POTTERIES WAY	466
A50 NEAR UTTOXETER, BURTON UPON TRENT	462

Suffolk Constabulary

No. of speeding fines issued

2021/22 | 41,174

2022/23 | 35,659

2023/24 | 46,077

Total | 122,910

20 roads in Suffolk where drivers have been caught speeding (2023/24)

Location | No. of Speeding Offences

Road Name	Number of  Offences
A14	12652
A12	4390
A11	2874
A140	2047
A143	1550
B1122	876
B1112	774
A1214	774
A1120	759
A134	688
B1115	652
A1101	643
A131	627
A144	588
B1077	584
A137	550
B1117	498
B1113	490
A145	426
B1061	422

Surrey Police

No. of speeding fines issued

2021/22 | 92,788

2022/23 | 86,215

2023/24 | 125,588

Total | 122,910

20 roads in Surrey where drivers have been caught speeding (2023/24)

Location | No. of Speeding Offences

1. M25 J7-16 scheme | 21,989 offences
2. A217 Dover’s Green Road Reigate | 18,129 offences
3. M3 J2-4a scheme | 14,526 offences
4. M25/M3 Junction average speed scheme | 13,592 offences
5. M23 J8-10 scheme | 10,522 offences
6. A320 Victoria Way Woking | 4,356 offences
7. St Peter’s Way Chertsey | 3,887 offences
8. A309 Hinchley Wood | 3,021 offences
9. A25 Epsom Road Merrow | 2,911 offences
10. A3 Guildford & Godalming Bypass | 2,381 offences
11. A217 Lower Kingswood to Banstead average speed scheme | 2,093 offences
12. A318 New Haw Road Addlestone | 2,016 offences
13. Cheam Road Ewell | 1,808 offences
14. A240 Burgh Heath | 1,692 offences
15. A3 Esher Bypass Hook | 1,632 offences
16. Christ Church Road Epsom | 1,357 offences
17. A22 Godstone Road Whyteleafe | 1,338 offences
18. A24 Ewell Bypass | 1,310 offences
19. Charlton Road Charlton | 1,151 offences
20. A23 Merstham | 1,149 offences

Sussex Police

No. of speeding fines issued

2021/22 | 78,938

2022/23 | 73,244

2023/24 | 61,867

Total | 214,049

West Midlands Police

No. of speeding fines issued

2021/22 | 95811

2022/23 | 87505

2023/24 | 87708

Total | 271024

Top roads in Birmingham where drivers have been caught speeding (2023/24)

Birmingham 

	Location	Total Offences
1	A38 Bristol road between Speedwell Road and Priory road	1655
2	B4121 Shenley lane near to Meadowbrook road	1421
3	A38 Bristol road between priory road and speedwell road	1129
4	A4040 Sandwell road between Oxhill road and Island Road, Handsworth	1079
5	A456 Hagley road between Portland Road and Lordswood Road	981
6	A4540 New John Street West between Lucas Circus and Hospital Street, Birmingham	910
7	A4540 New John Street West between Hospital Street and Lucas Circus	801
8	A4040 Marsh Hill (east bound) between Gipsy Lane and Streetly Road, Birmingham	742
9	Leebank Middleway / Belgrave Middleway towards Haden Circus roundabout	685
10	A452 Chester road opposite Little Pitts Close Erdington	669
11	A4040 Stockfield Road between Yardley Road and Warwick Road	657
12	A45 Coventry Road between Berkley Road and Rowland Road/Steyning Road	627
13	A38 Bristol Road South near South Road (out of city)	596
14	B4114 Washwood Heath Road between Bromford Lane and Highfield Rd	567
15	A45 Small Heath Highway approaching one-way system (into city), Birmingham	565
16	Heartlands Parkway between Star City and Bromford Lane	557
17	A452 Chester Road approaching Pype Hayes Road Erdington	550
18	Ridgacre Road, between Ridgacre Lane and Worlds End Lane, Quinton	522
19	A34 Stratford Road between Wycome Road and Robin Hood island	516
20	B4120 Lickey Road, Rednal, between A38 Bristol Rd South and Lowhill Lane toward Barnt Green	513

Coventry

CV	Location	Camera type	Total offences
1	A4114 London Road (southbound) near railway bridge	Average	981
2	A4114 London Road (northbound) near railway bridge	Average	888
3	Foleshill Road between eagle street and ringway St Nicholas	Average	751
4	B4110 London road between Allard Way and Robert Close	Average	557
5	Foleshill Road between ringway St Nicholas and Eagle Street north bound	Average	356
6	Hinckley Road between Woodway Lane and Wigston Road	Average	260
7	Walsgrave Road between Briton Road and Church Lane	Average	199
8	B4076 Counden Wedge Drive south towards A4114 Pickford way Coventry	Mobile	187
9	B4109 Aldermans Green Road (north bound) between Eburne Road	Mobile	174
10	Hinckley Road between Wigston Road and Woodway Lane	Average	139
11	B4110 London Road between Robert Close and Allard Way	Average	119
12	Walsgrave Road between Church Lane and Briton Road	Average	116
13	Bell Green Road between Sewall Highway and Old Church Road	Average	79
14	Binley Road (opposite Stoke Green) towards Walsgrave	Average	77
15	Binley Road between Bray Lane and Sky Blue Way	Average	68
16	B4109 Aldermans Green Road (south bound) between Lentons Lane	Mobile	54
17	B4076 Counden Wedge Drive north towards Jaguar entrance island, Coventry	Mobile	50
18	Bell Green Road between Old Church Road and Sewall Highway	Average	39
19	The Scotchill / Burnaby road between Beake Avenue and Keresley Road	Average	36
20	A4600 Ansty road (west bound) between Clifford Bridge Road & Sewell Highway	Average	33

Dudley

DY	Location	Camera type	Total offences
1	A4123 (south bound) between Tipton Road and Burnt Tree Island, Dudley	Average	880
2	A4036 Thorns Road between Thornhill Road and Caledonia towards Lye	Mobile	416
3	A4123 (north bound) between Burnt Tree island and Tipton Road	Average	402
4	A461 Dudley southern bypass (Duncan Edwards Way) towards Cinder Bank Island	Mobile	278
5	A4036 Thorns Road between Caledonia and Thornhill Road towards Brierley Hill	Mobile	227
6	A449 Kidderminster road between Foundry Road and B4178 Swindon Road Wall Heath Dudley	Mobile	207
7	A456 Manor Way (Halesowen bypass) towards Grange Road island	Mobile	205
8	A458 Windmill Hill towards Lye	Average	199
9	A458 Windmill Hill towards Halesowen	Average	134
10	Sandyfields Road between Oakleigh drive and Chaucer Avenue (west bound)	Mobile	100
11	A456 manor way (Halesowen bypass) between Grange Road island and Sandvik engineering	Mobile	80
12	B4043 Manor lane towards Kent Road Halesowen	Mobile	79
13	A449 Kidderminster Road between B4178 Swindon Road and Foundry Road Wall Heath Dudley	Mobile	72
14	Saltwells Road (zone 1) between Weavers Rise and Crabourne Road, Brierley Hill	Mobile	68
15	Saltwells Road between Crabourne Road and Cradley Road	Mobile	55
16	Sandyfields Road between Chaucer Avenue and Oakleigh Drive (east bound)	Mobile	51
17	Milking Bank towards Dibdale Road, Lower Gornal	Mobile	51
18	Milking Bank towards Himley Rd, Lower Gornal	Mobile	50
19	A457 Tipton Road between Gate Street and Park Road	Mobile	42
20	A457 Tipton Road between Park Road and Gate Street towards Sedgley	Mobile	40

Sandwell

SW	Location	Camera type	Total offences
1	M6 (north bound – atm) between junctions 7 & 8(north bound)	Variable	13286
2	A34 Birmingham Road between Wilderness Lane and Lodge Road (northbound)	Average	2013
3	A41 Black Country New Road between Patent Shaft roundabout and Moxley junction (northbound)	Average	1263
4	A34 Birmingham Road opposite Pages Lane towards Birmingham	Mobile	769
5	A41 Black Country New Road at Swan Island to Birmingham	Mobile	324
6	A4041 Newton Road at Pear Tree Drive towards West Bromwich	Mobile	251
7	A41 Black Country New Road at George Henry Road	Mobile	233
8	A41 Black Country New Road at Pacific Avenue to Wolverhampton	Mobile	202
9	A4123 Wolverhampton Road between Pound Road and Bleakhouse Road (southbound)	Average	173
10	A4123 Wolverhampton Road between Bleakhouse Road and Pound Road (northbound)	Average	159
11	A41 Black Country New Road at Swan island to Wolverhampton	Mobile	140
12	A459 Halesowen Road towards Old Hill	Mobile	136
13	A4031 Trinity Way between Expressway and Kenrick Way	Mobile	133
14	A41 Birmingham Road towards Birmingham	Mobile	106
15	Greets Green Road between Brandon Way and Oldbury Rd	Mobile	97
16	Leabrook Road towards Tipton	Mobile	97
17	Woden Road south, between Bridge Street and Hydes Road	Mobile	78
18	Oakham Road between Turners Hill and Dundas Avenue	Mobile	76
19	A462 Darlaston Road, Kings Hill north towards A4038 Walsall Road	Mobile	61
20	A41 Black Country New Road at Steel island to Birmingham	Mobile	59

Solihull

SH	Location	Camera type	Total offences
1	M6 between junctions 4 & 5 north bound	Average	1014
2	A452 collector Road(east) between Parkfield Drive & near Lanchester way	Mobile	739
3	M6 between junctions 5 & 4 south bound	Average	642
4	A34 Stratford Road between Dog Kennel Lane and B4102 Marshall Lake Road west bound	Average	617
5	A452 Collector Road (east) between Lanchester Way & Birmingham Road	Mobile	309
6	M42 (north bound – atm) between junctions 3a & 4(north bound)	Variable	296
7	M6 (north bound – atm) between junctions 4 & 5(north bound)	Variable	264
8	Damson parkway from Coventry road towards Solihull Moors	Mobile	256
9	A3400 Stratford Road between School Road and Avenue Albert	Average	232
10	A34 Stratford Road between Dog Kennel Lane and M42 junction 4 east bound	Average	229
11	B425 Lode Lane between Moat Lane and Henley Crescent, Solihull	Average	226
12	Damson Parkway from Solihull moors FC towards Coventry Road	Mobile	224
13	A34 Stratford Road, Hall Green, between Collister Close & Solihull Lane toward Hall Green	Mobile	211
14	B4114 Bradford Road between Old Croft Lane and Chester Road, Solihull	Average	196
15	B4114 Bradford Road between Chester Road and Old Croft Lane, Solihull – 30mph	Average	195
16	A34 Stratford Road between B4102 Marshall Lake Road and Dog Kennel Lane east bound	Average	189
17	A41 Warwick Road between Ashleigh Road and railway bridge	Mobile	181
18	A4141 Warwick Road between Hill Farm Gate entrance and Thistlewood Grove towards Warwick	Mobile	176
19	M6 (south bound – atm) between junctions 5 and 4 (southbound)	Variable	173
20	M42 motorway between junctions 4&5	Average	158

Walsall 

WS	Location	Camera type	Total offences
1	M6 (south bound – atm) between M54 exit slip & junction 10 – south bound	Variable	7605
2	A4148 Broadway between Persehouse sSreet and Princess Avenue, Walsall	Average	2994
3	A4444 Black Country New Road between Moxley junction and the Lunt junction (northbound)	Average	1814
4	A34 Birmingham Road between Beacon Road and Chapel Lane (southbound)	Average	1673
5	A34 Birmingham Road between Lake Avenue and Charlemont Road	Average	637
6	A41 Black Country New Road between Moxley junction and Patent Shaft roundabout (southbound)	Average	635
7	A4148 Broadway between Princess avenue and Pershouse Street, Walsall	Average	566
8	A34 Birmingham Road between Charlemont Road and Lake Avenue	Average	522
9	Erdington Road, between Little Aston Road and Cematorium roundabout.	Mobile	520
10	Bentley Lane between Bloxwich Lane and Harvester Road – 30mph	Mobile	361
11	Bentley Lane between Harvester Road to Bloxwich lane  – 30mph	Mobile	358
12	Aldridge Road between Bridle Lane and A4041 Queslett road	Mobile	325
13	Aldridge Road between A4041 Queslett road and Bridle Lane	Mobile	288
14	A454 Aldridge Road between Mellish Road and Walsall r Road	Mobile	272
15	A4041 Queslett Road, towards the Queslett public house, towards Streetly	Mobile	264
16	Erdington Road, between crematorium roundabout and Little Aston Road	Mobile	216
17	The Parade, Brownhills between A5 Watling Street and A452 Chester road – 30mph	Mobile	136
18	B4152 Northgate between Sunnyside and A454 Little Aston Rd, Aldridge	Mobile	124
19	Reedswood Way between Reedswood Park Road and Bloxwich Lane – 30mph	Mobile	100
20	A4098 Great Bridge Road between metro overbridge & A41 Oxford Street, Bilston	Mobile	99

Wolverhampton 

Wv	Location	Camera type	Total offences
1	A4444 Black Country New Road between the Lunt junction and Moxley junction (southbound)	Average	3765
2	A449 Stafford Rod approaching Greenwood Road towards Stafford	Average	1741
3	A449 Stafford Road approaching Oxley Avenue towards Wolverhampton	Average	343
4	The Droveway (east bound) between Barnhurst Lane and Blaydon Road	Mobile	215
5	B4161 Henwood Road, north towards Tettenhall Road	Mobile	214
6	A41 Tettenhall Road between Lower Street and Albert Road	Mobile	144
7	Stow Heath Lane between Willenhall Road and Bilston Road, Wolverhampton	Mobile	87
8	A41 Tettenhall road between Paget road and Henwood road	Mobile	77
9	Stow Heath Lane between Bilston Road and Willenhall Road, Wolverhampton	Mobile	76
10	The Droveway (west bound) between Blaydon road & Barnhurst lane	Mobile	70
11	B4484 Willenhall Road Bilston, towards Bunkers Hill Lane	Mobile	68
12	B4161 Henwood Road, south towards Compton Road	Mobile	67
13	Linthouse Lane opposite Springhill Road towards Ashmore Park	Mobile	55
14	A4123 Birmingham New Road approaching Hessian Close towards Birmingham	Mobile	47
15	A454 Willenhall Road approaching Deans Road towards Willenhall	Mobile	41
16	Northycote Lane between Legs Lane and Cat & Kittens Lane	Mobile	41
17	Northycote Lane between Cat & Kittens lane and Legs Lane	Mobile	35
18	B4484 Willenhall Road Bilston, towards Moseley Road	Mobile	34
19	Kitchen Lane between Phillips Avenue and Lint House Lane, Wednesfield	Mobile	29
20	A4123 Birmingham New Road near The Grove approaching Parkfield Road towards Wolverhampton	Mobile	24

West Yorkshire Police

No. of speeding fines issued

2021/22 | 205,970

2022/23 | 191,325

2023/24 | 228,139

Total | 625,434

Wiltshire Police

No. of speeding fines issued

2021/22 | 1,469

2022/23 | 4,096

2023/24 | 9,964

Total | 15,529

Here are the 20 roads in Wiltshire where drivers have been caught speeding in the last year 2023/24 | No. of fines issued

1. Swindon – Thamesdown Drive Swindon | 704
2. Wilton – The Avenue Wiltshire  | 696
3. Coombe Bissett – Deegan House Wiltshire | 604
4. Harnham – Lime Kiln Way Wiltshire | 389
5. Tilshead – Candown Road Wiltshire | 385
6. Ludgershall – Tidworth Road Wiltshire | 331
7. Wroughton – Swindon Road Swindon | 316
8. Avebury Sports and Social Club Wiltshire | 309
9. Sutton Benger – B4069 Wiltshire | 283
10. Harnham – Portland Avenue Wiltshire | 260
11. Westwood – New Inn Wiltshire | 253
12. Enford – Old Vicarage Wiltshire | 232
13. Shaw and Whitley – A365 Folly Lane Wiltshire | 228
14. Ogbourne St Andrew Wiltshire | 227
15. Cricklade – Spital Lane Swindon | 165
16. Swindon – Queens Drive Swindon | 149
17. Cholderton – Church Lane Wiltshire | 146
18. Highworth – A361 Swindon Road Swindon | 142
19. Swindon Queens Drive (A4259) Swindon | 129
20. Tidworth – Police Station Wiltshire | 120

 

 

Your GP surgery is often your first point of contact with the healthcare service. It is the gateway into primary care and where many people go for diagnosis and treatment when they feel unwell, suffer an injury or experience worrying symptoms. According to data collected by NHS England and published by the government, 358 million GP appointments were attended during the 12 months up to October 2023. Whilst most of these appointments will be satisfactory, for some they involve substandard care, leading to their condition getting worse. If you have been harmed by negligent GP care, you could file a doctor negligence claim.

In our comprehensive guide, you can find information on what medical negligence by a GP is and when you could claim compensation. We look at whether you could claim against a GP in the NHS or private sector, whether you need to make a complaint first, and the factors affecting how compensation may be calculated. At the end of the guide, concerns are addressed as to whether your GP surgery could remove you from their register of patients and how one of our specialist medical negligence solicitors could help you.

Find out more about how to claim for GP negligence by reading our guide below. When you are ready to claim,

• Call 0800 073 8804 to discuss your clinical negligence claim.
• Message us live below.
• Begin a claim online.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What Is Classed As Doctor Negligence?
• I Think I’ve Experienced Negligence, Can I Sue My Doctor?
• Can I Claim Against Both NHS And Private Doctors?
• Must I Have Filed A Complaint Prior To Making A Claim?
• How Much Compensation Could I Get For A Doctor Negligence Claim?
• How Do I Start A Doctor Negligence Claim?
• Can I Be Removed As A Patient Of The Doctor’s Or GP Surgery For Claiming?
• Can I Sue My Doctor On A No Win No Fee Basis?
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What Is Classed As Doctor Negligence?

Whether you need to access parts of the healthcare ecosystem such as primary, secondary, tertiary or community care, your GP may be your first point of call. GP surgeries provide a very wide range of services to patients, and as such, there are numerous ways in which negligent errors could occur.

Below, we look at different examples of how medical negligence by a GP could occur.

Inadequate Examinations

Doctors should carry out necessary and appropriate examinations of a patient and their symptoms or injuries. Failing to conduct a thorough examination could lead to a doctor missing symptoms or providing an incorrect diagnosis.

For example, a GP may fail to carry out a physical examination of a patient complaining of chest pain. This could result in the delayed diagnosis of a heart condition, causing the condition to worsen.

Failure To Execute Tests And Examinations

When diagnosing patients, a GP may need to execute different tests and examinations in order to correctly identify their condition.

For example, a patient may present with weight loss and fatigue. However, their GP does not carry out further examinations or execute tests, delaying the diagnosis of diabetes.

Improper Review Of Exam Or Test Results

GPs may order further tests, examinations and treatment for patients. This may be where either they have diagnosed a condition or suspect a patient has an illness. Tests and exams may be used to confirm an initial diagnosis. A GP should follow up on the results of any tests they order and properly review them.

For example, a GP may order a blood test for a patient and get results showing abnormal markers indicating cancer but does not properly review the results. This delays referring the patient for further testing and ultimately delays the diagnosis of the patient’s breast cancer, worsening the patient’s condition.

Incorrect Prescriptions

A GP may have correctly identified a patient’s condition and the medication they require; however, they may have made a prescription error.

Examples of a prescription error could include where a GP prescribes the wrong medication, the wrong dosage, or provides the wrong instructions on usage to a patient.

Failure To Refer Patients

Your GP should ensure that they execute, recommend or refer you for appropriate tests and examinations. This may include carrying out examinations and tests themselves at your GP surgery or referring you to a hospital/ specialist.

Neglecting to refer a patient for such tests could prevent the timely diagnosis and treatment of a condition, leading to it getting worse.

For example, a GP may fail to request an X-Ray for a patient with symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath and a cough, leading to the misdiagnosis of pneumonia.

Delayed Or Missed Diagnosis

Missed or delayed diagnosis are among the most common forms of medical negligence. They may occur when a GP fails to identify a medical condition or when it is identified much later. This may lead to a condition getting worse. This may require more invasive treatment, reduce treatment options or negatively affect health outcomes.

For example, A GP may dismiss a patient repeatedly visiting them suffering shortness of breath as having anxiety, delaying the diagnosis of a heart condition.

Incorrect Medical Procedures

Your GP should carry out the correct medical procedure necessary to diagnose or treat your condition. Carrying out an incorrect procedure could result in you suffering further harm due to the procedure itself, or due to not having the correct procedure performed.

For example, a GP may recommend that a patient undergo a surgical procedure where a condition may have otherwise been managed with medication.

Not Recording Patient Information Adequately

It is important that your doctor updates your medical records accurately and in a timely fashion. Failing to do so could lead to a patient suffering avoidable harm.

For example, a GP may find out that a patient is allergic to penicillin but fails to update their medical records. The patient may go into hospital and have penicillin administered as there was no record of the allergy. The patient may subsequently suffer a severe and avoidable allergic reaction.

It is important to reiterate that errors in patient care can occur even where a GP is adhering to professional standards and where another doctor would act in the same way. In such instances, a claim for medical negligence could not be made.

Our team could assess your doctor negligence claim for free and help to determine whether you are eligible to seek compensation.

I Think I’ve Experienced Negligence, Can I Sue My Doctor?

When under the care of any medical professional, patients are owed a duty of care. This extends to all medical and healthcare professionals working in primary care, such as your GP, nurse practitioner or nurse. This duty of care is the same whether your GP surgery provides NHS or private care.

To adhere to this duty of care, they must meet the minimum standard of care expected of such a professional. Steps they could take to do so include:

• Listening to you and taking your concerns and symptoms seriously.
• Carry out a physical examination if appropriate.
• Refer you for further tests or examination by a specialist as appropriate.
• Provide you with relevant and applicable medical advice.

Whether making a GP negligence claim for yourself or another person, the claim must meet the same basic criteria. These are that,

1. The doctor owed you a duty of care. This duty is owed automatically when they provide medical treatment or care.
2. The doctor breached this duty of care.
3. You (or someone else) suffered harm.

Medical procedures may cause side effects even when carried out correctly. A GP may also fail to properly diagnose a condition, even when meeting all professional standards. Any harm suffered must be both unnecessary and avoidable in order to make a claim.

Can I Claim On Behalf Of A Child Or Loved One?

You may be able to make a GP negligence claim on behalf of a loved one if they are unable to do so themselves. Instances in which you could claim on behalf of a loved one include cases involving minors (those under the age of 18) and those with reduced mental capacity. Such parties are unable to claim themselves.

By being appointed to act as a litigation friend by the courts, you could represent the party harmed in their compensation claim. Later in this guide, we will discuss how long you have to claim on behalf of another person.

Whether making a doctor negligence claim for yourself or a loved one, one of our specialist medical negligence solicitors could help you.

Can I Claim Against Both NHS And Private Doctors?

Medical professionals, such as GPs, working in the private healthcare sector and the NHS have the same duty of care to patients. They must meet the same professional standards and should meet the same minimum levels of care.

Your eligibility to claim for negligent treatment is the same regardless of whether the practitioner worked for the NHS or another party. The claims process will also be the same, however, there may be differences in how you make an official complaint.

Our team can help with claims against NHS GP’s or those working in private hospitals.

Must I Have Filed A Complaint Prior To Making A Claim?

You do not have to file a complaint prior to making a claim. If you are unsatisfied with care provided by your GP you could file a complaint with your practice manager, GP surgery or NHS England (or other appropriate body). If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you may escalate your complaint to the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman.

Making a complaint about clinical negligence could prompt an investigation by the relevant healthcare provider. The results of the inquiry may aid any doctor negligence claim you later bring.

One of our medical negligence solicitors could help you to claim compensation.

How Much Compensation Could I Get For A Doctor Negligence Claim?

Medical negligence could happen in many different ways, potentially causing various types of harm. How much compensation you could be awarded may depend on what harm you suffered, how seriously this affected your health and the wider impact that negligent treatment has had on your life.

Your medical negligence compensation claim settlement may be made up of two parts. These are referred to as ‘general damages’ and ‘special damages’. The first is awarded to compensate for your pain and suffering, the second for financial losses caused by the harm suffered.

When solicitors or other parties to a medical negligence claim are valuing damages for your pain and suffering, they may use guidelines from the Judicial College (JCG). This lists guideline amounts which could be awarded for different types of harm. The JCG may be taken into consideration alongside your medical records.

With the exception of the first figure, we have used entries from the JCG to create the following table. The headline figure is an illustrative example of general and special damages taken together for multiple, serious forms of harm. Please only use this table as a guide.

Harm	Severity	Compensation Guideline
Multiple forms of harm	Serious or severe.	Up to £1,000,000+ Inclusive of special damages
Brain damage	(a) very severe.	£344,150 to £493,000
Affecting sight	(b) total blindness.	Around £327,940
Kidney damage	(a) serious & permanent damage or loss of kidneys.	£206,730 to £256,780
Bladder	(a) loss of natural function, double incontinence.	Up to £224,790
Bowel	(b) loss of natural function, dependence on colostomy.	Up to £183,190
Psychiatric damage	(a) Severe	£66.920 to £141,240
Deafness/ tinnitus	(c) total loss of hearing in one ear	£38,210 to £55,570
Impairment of taste and smell	(c) loss of smell.	£30,500 to £40,150
Spleen	(a) loss of spleen.	£25,380 to £32,090

Special Damages

Your clinical negligence claim may also include compensation for financial losses associated with the harm you suffered. Your doctor negligence claim could compensate you for:

• Lost income and earnings. You will need to prove such losses and may use payslips or bank statements to do so.
• Medical costs, such as the cost of treatment, medication or medical devices. Invoices and receipts may be used as evidence.
• Home care costs and domestic support. Again, you can use invoices to prove the cost of care in the home.

You may also claim for costs associated with travelling to medical appointments. Where general damages are automatically paid out if your claim is successful, special damages are not. As such, you must clearly show what financial losses you incurred due to having suffered harm, how this was related to the medical negligence and provide proof of the loss.

One of our medical negligence lawyers could help to assess your case, ensuring you claim for all related expenses.

How Do I Start A Doctor Negligence Claim?

If you are seeking compensation you will need to follow the medical negligence claims process. One of the most crucial parts of making a successful claim is being able to prove medical negligence took place.

Doctor negligence claims must pass a high bar and you will need to gather a strong body of evidence showing that a GP caused avoidable harm to you or a loved one.

The following evidence could help to prove your medical negligence claim.

• Medical evidence, such as your medical records. Medical evidence may show the initial diagnosis and treatment you were provided with, as well as your subsequent correct diagnosis.
• The report from your independent medical assessment. During this, a medical professional will carry out an examination of you and the harm you have suffered.
• Photographs of any injuries which are visible.
• A diary recording your symptoms and their impact on you.
• The details of anyone who saw negligence occur.

Another crucial part of the claims process is to start any claim for medical negligence within the applicable time limit. How long you have to claim is set by the Limitation Act 1980. This gives you three years in which to make a claim on your own behalf. The three year period can begin on the date on which negligent care took place, or the date on which you realised you had been harmed.

As previously highlighted, if you are claiming on behalf of a loved one the time limit will differ. For example, no such time limit will apply where the person harmed has a reduced mental capacity. A litigation friend may start a claim on their behalf at any point whilst the time limit does not apply. We should note that if the person harmed does regain their mental capacity and no claim has been made, they will then have three years in which to do so.

If the claimant was a child (under 18 years of age) at the time negligent medical treatment took place, the time limit does not begin till they turn eighteen. A litigation friend could claim on behalf of the child prior to their 18th birthday.

Our team could explain more about how medical negligence cases work and about how to claim against a medical practitioner.

Can I Be Removed As A Patient Of The Doctor’s Or GP Surgery For Claiming?

One concern we understand potential claimants may have before starting any type of medical negligence claim is whether this will have an impact on their healthcare. Your GP, GP surgery or other healthcare provider should not treat you differently before, during or after making a medical negligence claim.

In England, patients generally cannot be removed from a practice for making a medical negligence claim. NHS surgeries are bound by guidelines requiring them to treat patients fairly and without discrimination.

Both the NHS and British Medical Association provide guidelines on removing patients from a practice. Your practice must have a valid reason to remove you, such as for abusive behaviour, and must follow specific procedures. Making a medical negligence compensation claim may not in itself be ground to remove you from the practice list.

If you think your GP has unfairly removed you from their practice you can raise a complaint with your local Integrated Care Board or NHS England.

One of our medical negligence lawyers could review your case and help to further explain your rights as a patient.

Can I Sue My Doctor On A No Win No Fee Basis?

We recognise that legal fees and costs associated with making a claim can be a concern to some potential claimants. If you choose to make your doctor negligence claim with one of our specialist medical negligence solicitors, they may offer to take on your case on a No Win No Fee basis. This may be done via a Conditional Fee Agreement.

Following a free initial consultation, one of our clinical negligence solicitors could work on your case without the need for you to pay any fees for the solicitor’s work in advance. You would also not need to make any payment for their services during the legal process.

Instead, your solicitor will deduct a legally limited percentage of your compensation if your clinical negligence claim is successful as a success fee. If you are not awarded compensation, there is nothing to pay for their work.

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Whilst you do not have to make a claim with a solicitor from our medical negligence team, we believe that we have shown there are benefits to doing so. To find out more about how one of our medical negligence specialists could help and support you through the claims process, please:

• Talk to us about your case live below.
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Learn More

Here you can find further information on making a medical negligence claim against a doctor and about standards medical professionals should meet.

• You can get legal advice about making a medical negligence claim against the NHS in this guide.
• You can find out more about how to make a compensation claim for harm caused by a delay in treatment provided by your doctor.
• In this guide we look at what is classed as medical negligence and when you could make a successful medical negligence compensation claim.

External references

• The General Medical Council provides guidelines on good medical practice and professional standards for doctors and other medical professionals.
• Learn about your responsibilities and rights as a patient as set out in the NHS Constitution for England.
• Find out about safeguarding standards in this resource from the Royal College of General Practitioners.

Thank you for reading our guide to making a doctor negligence claim. When you are ready to start your claim, contact us for a free initial consultation and find out how one of our medical negligence lawyers could help you.

 

Planning rows with neighbours, living conditions and children’s services are just some of the reasons residents are frustrated with their local councils.

Recent cuts to council budgets have resulted in a squeeze on the services they provide. Sectors such as Children and Education Services, Housing and Benefits have been affected but some councils are weathering the storm better than others.

To gain a true understanding of council performance, Legal Expert investigated the number of complaints lodged against each Metropolitan Council in the UK.

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The team at Legal Expert offer free advice and support in relation to injuries resulting from council-caused incidents. For example, a trip and fall over a pothole or injuries caused by the disrepair of a council house.

You can learn more about council compensation claims here, or contact us to get free advice.

How We Conducted Our Research Into Council Satisfaction

We sent Freedom of Information Requests to the Government and Social Care Ombudsman asking for the number of complaints that have be lodged against every UK Metropolitan Council in the last financial year (between April 6 – April 5 2023/24).

The Ombudsman is the final stage for complaints about councils, if residents are not happy with the outcome of the initial process.

We also asked what service the complaints pertained to for example, Housing or Environmental Services.

Lastly, we asked how the complaints were dealt with. For instance, how many were upheld, how many were closed after initial enquiries and how many were not referred back for local resolution.

Discover The Results Of Our Research Into Complaints Against Local Councils

The total number of complaints lodged against Metropolitan Councils was 3,231 in the last financial year alone. That equates to around 9 every day.

Out of 32 UK Metropolitan Councils, Birmingham City Council had the most complaints, according to the Ombudsman figures.

The most complained about services nation-wide was Education and Children’s Services which had a total of 841 across all Metropolitan Councils.

National Outlook

The Ombudsman is the final stage of complaints about councils if residents are not happy with the outcome of complaining directly to their local authority. 

Birmingham City Council was revealed as the most complained about Metropolitan Local Authority in England by far, with 494 complaints made to the Ombudsman last year – equating to more than one a day.

Coming in second was Leeds City Council which had 211 complaints, followed by Manchester City Council with 163.

In its latest report, July 24, the Ombudsman criticised councils in England for ‘failing to deliver improvements on time.’

Ms Amerdeep Somal, Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman, said: “What we’re seeing in the majority of cases isn’t a lack of care or an inability to take responsibility for what has gone wrong, but a sector struggling to cope.”

The most complained about sector across the 36 Metropolitan Councils was Education and Children’s Services which could include children’s social services or school’s actions, such as bullying, policy changes, or failure to support children with special educational needs. 

Some 841 such complaints were made to the Ombudsman, the most being for Birmingham City Council, which had 85, followed by Leeds City Council which had 70.

Adult and Social Care had the second highest complaint figures, which could include poor-quality care, fees and charging disputes, delays, assessments of need or safety and safeguarding issues. 

A total of 510 such complaints were assessed by the Ombudsman, with 42 relating to Birmingham City Council. Bradford and Leeds Council logged a further 28 complaints each and Sheffield Council had 26.

Other common grievances included: Environmental Services (52), Housing (42). Corporate Services (25) and Highways and Transport (23).

Of these complaints, 390 were upheld and another 876 were referred back to the council for local resolution. 

The Ombudsman provided advice in 157 cases, while 1,301 complaints were closed after initial enquiries, meaning there was no case for the council to answer. 

A further 108 complaints were not upheld.

Ombudsman Ms Somal added: “Councils want to comply with our recommendations, accept responsibility when things go wrong, and provide good services to residents, and our 99.5% compliance rate indicates this is the case. But all too often resources and finances prevent them from doing so as swiftly as they should.”

Birmingham City Council

Birmingham City Council was subject to 510 complaints to the Ombudsman, that’s more one a day.

The most common complaint related to housing, which could include poor living conditions. Some 127 (25%) of complaints assessed by the complaints body pertained to housing. 

The second most common issue plaguing Birmingham City residents were in Education and Children’s Services which had 85 complaints.

Other common reasons were; Highways and Transport (84), Environmental Services, Public Protection and Regulation (66), and Benefits and Tax (59). 

Of these complaints, 71 were upheld and another 145 ‘referred back for local resolution’, while ;advice’ was given in 19 other cases.

Some 176 were ‘closed after initial enquiries,’ meaning there was no case for the council to answer while another 14 were not upheld. 

Leeds City Council

Leeds City Council has received some of the highest number of complaints out of all Metropolitan Councils in the UK. 

The majority of complaints lodged against the council were regarding Education and Children’s Services.

Leeds City Council was subject to 211 complaints to the Ombudsman in the last year.

The most common complaint related to Education and Children’s Services, which could include children’s social services or school’s actions, such as bullying, policy changes, or failure to support children with special educational needs. 

A total of 70 such complaints were assessed by the Ombudsman, accounting for 33% of all complaints lodged against the council in 2023/24.

The second most common issue plaguing Leeds City residents was housing which had 37 complaints.

Other common reasons were: Adult and Social Care (28), Environmental Services (28), Planning and Development (17) and Highways and Transport (11).

Of these complaints, 42 were upheld and another 37 ‘referred back for local resolution’, while ‘advice’ was given in 19 other cases.

Some 67 were ‘closed after initial enquiries,’ meaning there was no case for the council to answer, while another 9 were not upheld.

Elsewhere in West Yorkshire, 132 complaints were made about Bradford City Council. The most common issue being Education and Children’s Services. 

Some 96 complaints were also lodged against Kirklees Council, with Adult Social Care being the primary concern. 

A further 86 were made for Calderdale Council as well as 61 for Wakefield. Education and Children’s Service was the most complained about sector for both. 

Manchester City Council

Complaints by Sector

Adult and Social Care | 18

Benefits and Tax | 16

Corporate and Other Services | 5

Education and Children’s Services | 36

Environmental Services, Public Protection and Regulation | 28

Highways and Transport | 29

Housing | 23

Planning and Development | 7

Other | 1

Total No. of complaints: 163

Sheffield City Council

Complaints by Sector

Adult and Social Care | 26

Benefits and Tax | 15

Corporate and Other Services | 6

Education and Children’s Services | 21

Environmental Services, Public Protection and Regulation | 9

Highways and Transport | 20

Housing | 38

Planning and Development | 11

Other | 3

Total No. of complaints: 149

Bradford City Council

Complaints by Sector

Adult and Social Care | 28

Benefits and Tax | 12

Corporate and Other Services | 1

Education and Children’s Services | 36

Environmental Services, Public Protection and Regulation | 5

Highways and Transport | 27

Housing | 3

Planning and Development | 20

Other | 0

Total No. of complaints: 132

Liverpool City Council

Complaints by Sector

Adult and Social Care | 16

Benefits and Tax | 13

Corporate and Other Services | 9

Education and Children’s Services | 32

Environmental Services, Public Protection and Regulation | 14

Highways and Transport | 15

Housing | 14

Planning and Development | 6

Other | 1

Total No. of complaints:120

Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council

Complaints by Sector

Adult and Social Care | 18

Benefits and Tax | 6

Corporate and Other Services | 5

Education and Children’s Services | 17

Environmental Services, Public Protection and Regulation | 15

Highways and Transport | 4

Housing | 14

Planning and Development | 17

Other | 0

Total No. of complaints: 96

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Complaints by Sector

Adult and Social Care | 21

Benefits and Tax | 9

Corporate and Other Services | 5

Education and Children’s Services | 19

Environmental Services, Public Protection and Regulation | 8

Highways and Transport | 5

Housing | 25

Planning and Development | 3

Other | 0

Total No. of complaints: 95

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

Complaints by Sector

Adult and Social Care | 9

Benefits and Tax | 9

Corporate and Other Services | 4

Education and Children’s Services | 23

Environmental Services, Public Protection and Regulation | 8

Highways and Transport | 1

Housing | 28

Planning and 10 Development |

Other | 0

Total No. of complaints: 92

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council

Complaints by Sector

Adult and Social Care | 13

Benefits and Tax | 9

Corporate and Other Services | 4

Education and Children’s Services | 20

Environmental Services, Public Protection and Regulation | 11

Highways and Transport | 10

Housing | 7

Planning and Development | 12

Other | 0

Total No. of complaints: 86

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

Complaints by Sector

Adult and Social Care | 14

Benefits and Tax | 6

Corporate and Other Services | 2

Education and Children’s Services | 38

Environmental Services, Public Protection and Regulation | 6

Highways and Transport | 3

Housing | 5

Planning and Development | 8

Other | 0

Total No. of complaints: 82

Bury Metropolitan Borough Council

Complaints by Sector

Adult and Social Care | 4

Benefits and Tax | 8

Corporate and Other Services | 7

Education and Children’s Services | 35

Environmental Services, Public Protection and Regulation | 6

Highways and Transport | 9

Housing | 6

Planning and Development | 4

Other | 1

Total No. of complaints: 80

Coventry City Council

Complaints by Sector

Adult and Social Care | 10

Benefits and Tax | 9

Corporate and Other Services | 6

Education and Children’s Services | 23

Environmental Services, Public Protection and Regulation | 5

Highways and Transport | 6

Housing | 14

Planning and Development | 4

Other | 2

Total No. of complaints: 79

Salford City Council

Complaints by Sector

Adult and Social Care | 13

Benefits and Tax | 17

Corporate and Other Services | 2

Education and Children’s Services | 22

Environmental Services, Public Protection and Regulation | 5

Highways and Transport | 6

Housing | 12

Planning and Development | 1

Other | 0

Total No. of complaints: 78

Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council

Complaints by Sector

Adult and Social Care | 12

Benefits and Tax | 2

Corporate and Other Services | 4

Education and Children’s Services | 16

Environmental Services, Public Protection and Regulation | 10

Highways and Transport | 4

Housing | 23

Planning and Development | 2

Other | 1

Total No. of complaints: 74

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council

Complaints by Sector

Adult and Social Care | 16

Benefits and Tax | 1

Corporate and Other Services | 4

Education and Children’s Services | 22

Environmental Services, Public Protection and Regulation | 8

Highways and Transport | 6

Housing | 1

Planning and Development | 13

Other | 2

Total No. of complaints: 73

South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council

Complaints by Sector

Adult and Social Care | 11

Benefits and Tax | 1

Corporate and Other Services | 11

Education and Children’s Services | 13

Environmental Services, Public Protection and Regulation | 18

Highways and Transport | 6

Housing | 6

Planning and Development | 5

Other | 1

Total No. of complaints: 72

Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council

Complaints by Sector

Adult and Social Care | 15

Benefits and Tax | 4

Corporate and Other Services | 0

Education and Children’s Services | 14

Environmental Services, Public Protection and Regulation | 15

Highways and Transport | 12

Housing | 7

Planning and Development | 3

Other | 1

Total No. of complaints: 71

Newcastle Upon Tyne City Council

Complaints by Sector

Adult and Social Care | 17

Benefits and Tax | 6

Corporate and Other Services | 1

Education and Children’s Services | 18

Environmental Services, Public Protection and Regulation | 9

Highways and Transport | 7

Housing | 8

Planning and Development | 0

Other | 0

Total No. of complaints: 66

Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council

Complaints by Sector

Adult and Social Care | 13

Benefits and Tax | 8

Corporate and Other Services | 8

Education and Children’s Services | 16

Environmental Services, Public Protection and Regulation | 3

Highways and Transport | 5

Housing | 8

Planning and Development | 4

Other | 1

Total No. of complaints: 66

Doncaster City Council

Complaints by Sector

Adult and Social Care | 9

Benefits and Tax | 5

Corporate and Other Services | 8

Education and Children’s Services | 15

Environmental Services, Public Protection and Regulation | 6

Highways and Transport |1

Housing | 7

Planning and Development | 10

Other | 2

Total No. of complaints: 63

Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council

Complaints by Sector

Adult and Social Care | 13

Benefits and Tax | 6

Corporate and Other Services | 6

Education and Children’s Services | 19

Environmental Services, Public Protection and Regulation | 4

Highways and Transport | 5

Housing | 7

Planning and Development | 1

Other | 1

Total No. of complaints: 62

Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council

Complaints by Sector

Adult and Social Care | 15

Benefits and Tax | 4

Corporate and Other Services | 0

Education and Children’s Services | 23

Environmental Services, Public Protection and Regulation | 5

Highways and Transport | 1

Housing | 4

Planning and Development | 9

Other | 1

Total No. of complaints: 62

Wakefield City Council

Complaints by Sector

Adult and Social Care | 11

Benefits and Tax | 3

Corporate and Other Services | 1

Education and Children’s Services | 19

Environmental Services, Public Protection and Regulation | 4

Highways and Transport | 7

Housing | 5

Planning and Development | 11

Other | 0

Total No. of complaints: 61

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council

Complaints by Sector

Adult and Social Care | 10

Benefits and Tax | 2

Corporate and Other Services | 9

Education and Children’s Services | 11

Environmental Services, Public Protection and Regulation | 3

Highways and Transport | 6

Housing | 9

Planning and Development | 5

Other | 1

Total No. of complaints: 56

St. Helens Metropolitan Borough Council

Complaints by Sector

Adult and Social Care | 14

Benefits and Tax | 1

Services | 8

Education and Children’s Services | 17

Environmental Services, Public Protection and Regulation | 6

Highways and Transport | 4

Housing | 2

Planning and Development | 3

Other | 0

Total No. of complaints: 55

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council

Complaints by Sector

Adult and Social Care | 7

Benefits and Tax | 4

Corporate and Other Services | 0

Education and Children’s Services | 26

Environmental Services, Public Protection and Regulation | 4

Highways and Transport | 2

Housing | 3

Planning and Development | 9

Other | 0

Total No. of complaints: 55

Sunderland City Council

Complaints by Sector

Adult and Social Care | 17

Benefits and Tax | 4

Corporate and Other Services | 4

Education and Children’s Services | 11

Environmental Services, Public Protection and Regulation | 10

Highways and Transport | 3

Housing | 0

Planning and Development | 2

Other | 2

Total No. of complaints: 53

Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council

Complaints by Sector

Adult and Social Care | 8

Benefits and Tax | 4

Corporate and Other Services | 2

Education and Children’s Services | 20

Environmental Services, Public Protection and Regulation | 6

Highways and Transport | 2

Housing | 3

Planning and Development | 8

Other | 0

Total No. of complaints: 53

Solihill Metropolitan Borough Council

Complaints by Sector

Adult and Social Care | 6

Benefits and Tax | 3

Corporate and Other Services | 1

Education and Children’s Services | 24

Environmental Services, Public Protection and Regulation | 2

Highways and Transport | 3

Housing | 7

Planning and Development | 4

Other | 2

Total No. of complaints: 52

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Complaints by Sector

Adult and Social Care | 9

Benefits and Tax | 7

Corporate and Other Services | 7

Education and Children’s Services | 12

Environmental Services, Public Protection and Regulation | 1

Highways and Transport | 1

Housing | 6

Planning and Development | 8

Other | 0

Total No. of complaints: 51

North Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council

Complaints by Sector

Adult and Social Care | 16

Benefits and Tax | 4

Corporate and Other Services | 5

Education and Children’s Services | 10

Environmental Services, Public Protection and Regulation | 5

Highways and Transport | 3

Housing | 5

Planning and Development | 2

Other | 0

Total No. of complaints: 50

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Complaints by Sector

Adult and Social Care | 11

Benefits and Tax | 2

Corporate and Other Services | 3

Education and Children’s Services | 17

Environmental Services, Public Protection and Regulation | 5

Highways and Transport | 3

Housing | 4

Planning and Development | 4

Other | 0

Total No. of complaints: 49

Wolverhampton City Council

Complaints by Sector

Adult and Social Care | 9

Benefits and Tax | 3

Corporate and Other Services | 2

Education and Children’s Services | 12

Environmental Services, Public Protection and Regulation | 7

Highways and Transport | 3

Housing | 9

Planning and Development |3

Other | 0

Total No. of complaints: 48

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

Complaints by Sector

Adult and Social Care | 3

Benefits and Tax | 2

Corporate and Other Services | 3

Education and Children’s Services | 18

Environmental Services, Public Protection and Regulation | 7

Highways and Transport | 4

Housing | 8

Planning and Development | 1

Other | 1

Total No. of complaints: 47

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council

Complaints by Sector

Adult and Social Care | 8

Benefits and Tax | 4

Corporate and Other Services | 1

Education and Children’s Services | 11

Environmental Services, Public Protection and Regulation | 3

Highways and Transport | 2

Housing | 5

Planning and Development | 1

Other | 0

Total No. of complaints: 35

Water pollution has become a major issue for many people in the UK. With scores of incidents and anecdotal evidence mounting, we set out to uncover the true extent of the problem.

Below, you can find exclusive statistics we’ve compiled as a result of our research into water pollution incidents in the UK.

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How Did We Conduct Our Research Into Water Pollution Incidents?

We sent a Freedom of Information Request to the Environment Agency asking for the number of serious pollution incidents each water company in the UK has had in the last five years. By pollution incidents, we refer to the number of times pollution has been caused by spilling or discharging sewage into waterways in breach of environmental rules.

We also asked for the causes of such incidents as well as the contributing pollutant.

The Environment Agency provided the number of serious pollution incidents from the following water companies, broken down by financial year:

• Anglican Water
• Northumbrian Water
• Severn Trent Water
• Southern Water
• South West Water
• Thames Water
• United Utilities
• Welsh Water
• Wessex Water
• Yorkshire Water

However, results for Northumbrian Water and United Utilities were incomplete. The Environment Agency has been contacted for comment.

As such, we have collated results and omitted any from Northumbrian Water and United Utilities.

The Results

National

Figures obtained from the Environmental Agency reveal the majority of England’s nine water and sewage companies have recorded 92% of ‘serious pollution incidents’ this year alone. 

It comes as firms face £168m in fines from industry regulator Ofwat for historic sewage spills. 

The data we obtained shows the top water companies with the most reported serious pollution incidents in the last five years. 

It also reveals the leading causes and pollutants in England and Wales since 2019.

The Environment Agency categorises water pollution incidents as serious if they fall into their two highest categories: major (category 1) or significant (category 2).

Serious incidents can include events that, for example, cause fish to die, potentially harm bathers or force a drinking water provider to temporarily stop abstracting water from a river

Thames Water recorded the most serious water pollution incidents this year with a total of 20, an increase of 25% from 2023.

However, Yorkshire Water reported the highest increase in a 12- month period. The number of serious incidents skyrocketed by 83% from 6 incidents last year, to 11 in 2024 so far. 

A further 8 incidents were logged by Southern Water, down from 16 the year before and Anglian Water had 6 incidents down from 11 in 2023. 

Figures for serious water pollution incidents for Severn Trent and Northumbrian Water are missing data for 2024. The Environment Agency has been contacted for comment on this. 

It comes as Thames Water, Yorkshire Water and Northumbrian Water face £168m fines by Ofwat over historic sewage spills. 

The industry regulator made the announcement on Wednesday (July, 31) amidst growing public fury over the environmental and financial performance of some water companies. 

The proposal will go to public consultation and is part of Ofwat’s largest ever investigation into water company performance. 

Thames Water are facing fines of £104m from the industry regulator. Ofwat can fine companies up to 10% of their annual sales. In this case, the proposed fine is 9% of sales.

The data obtained by Legal Expert also shows the leading causes and pollutants contributing to ‘serious water pollution incidents’ in England and Wales over the past five years. 

Between 2019-2024, ‘Containment and Control’ was the leading cause, accounting for 83% of all reported ‘serious incidents’ in the last five years. 

This could include pipeline failures meaning hazardous materials transported through pipelines are released into the environment. Some 250 incidents have been recorded since 2019. 

In 79% of these cases, crude sewage was the pollutant – which is raw sewage that has not been treated.

The second most common cause of serious water pollution incidents was ‘Sewer Failure or Overflow.’ Some 113 incidents have been recorded since 2019, accounting for 37%.

A further 47 serious incidents have been caused by ‘pipe failure below ground’ and ‘;control measure failure’ was to blame for 22 incidents. 

Thames Water Utilities Ltd

Thames Water has recorded a 25% rise in serious water pollutant incidents this year, new figures reveal.

It reported the highest number of serious water pollution incidents out of all nine water companies in the UK.

The country’s largest household supplier reported 16 category one (the most serious) pollution incidents in 2023, rising to 20 in 2024. 

Thames Water is facing fines of £104m from industry regulator, Ofwat over historic sewage spills. 

Ofwat can fine companies up to 10% of their annual sales. In this case, the proposed fine is 9% of sales.

‘Serious Pollution Incidents’ Recorded by Thames Water In The Last Five Years

2019 | 14

2020 | 13

2021 | 11

2022 | 20

2023 | 16

2024 | 20

Total | 94

Anglian Water Services Limited

‘Serious Pollution Incidents’ Recorded by Anglican Water In The Last Five Years

2019 | 12

2020 | 12

2021 | 14

2022 | 11

2023 | 11

2024 | 6

Total | 36

Southern Water Services Ltd

‘Serious Pollution Incidents’ Recorded by Southern Water In The Last Five Years

2019 | 6

2020 | 4

2021 | 11

2022 | 6

2023 | 16

2024 | 8

Total | 51

Yorkshire Water Services Ltd

‘Serious Pollution Incidents’ Recorded by Yorkshire Water In The Last Five Years

2019 | 9

2020 | 3

2021 | 5

2022 | 2

2023 | 6

2024 | 11

Total | 36

Wessex Water Plc

‘Serious Pollution Incidents’ Recorded by Wessex Water In The Last Five Years

2019 | 1

2020 | 4

2021 | 5

2022 | 5

2023 | 1

2024 | 2

Total | 18

South West Water (SWW)

‘Serious Pollution Incidents’ Recorded by South West Water In The Last Five Years

2019 | 1

2020 | 3

2021 | 8

2022 | 3

2023 | 2

2024 | 1

Total | 18

Severn Trent Water Ltd

‘Serious Pollution Incidents’ Recorded by Severn Trent Water In The Last Five Years

2019 | 5

2020 | 1

2021 | 3

2022 | 1

2023 | 1

2024 | N/A

Total | 11*

Northumbrian Water

‘Serious Pollution Incidents’ Recorded by Northumbrian Water In The Last Five Years

2019 | 2

2020 | 1

2021 | 2

2022 | N/A

2023 | 1

2024 | N/A

Total | 6*

United Utilities Water Plc

‘Serious Pollution Incidents’ Recorded by United Utilities Water In The Last Five Years

2019 | N/A

2020 | N/A

2021 | 1

2022 | N/A

2023 | 1

2024 | 1

Total | 3*

Hit-and-runs or ‘Fail-to-stop incidents’ as they’re known in law are criminal offences in any case where injury or damage has been caused. 

By law, drivers are required to stop at the scene and provide their name and address and that of the owner of the vehicle.

These incidents can result in devastating consequences, particularly if injuries or fatalities are involved. 

As it stands, if a person is convicted of a hit-and-run, they can receive 5-10 points on their licence or be sent to prison for up to 26 weeks. They can also be fined by the Court up to £5,000.

But according to a driver survey by road safety charity Brake, 81% of UK drivers believe that drivers who kill or seriously injure should be banned from driving as a condition of bail. 

To gain a true insight into the prevalence of hit-and-run incidents on Britain’s roads, we set out to investigate.

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We offer free advice and support via our helpline and live chat service. If you’d like to speak with us now, please get in touch. You can also head here to learn more about car accident claims and how we can help you.

How We Conducted Our Research Into Hit-and-run Incidents In Britain

We submitted Freedom of Information requests to all 44 police forces in England and Wales asking for the number of hit-and-run incidents recorded in each policing district area in the last three years [Between April 6- April 5 2021/24] 

We also asked for the number of casualties and fatalities as well as the severity of any injuries sustained.

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) was also contacted and asked for the number of prosecutions for hit-and-run or fail-to-stop incidents in the last three years.

Due to the way some police forces organise data, some forces were only able to provide information regarding damage only collisions which is when a fail-to-stop incidents only results in vehicle damage not necessarily personal injury. However, the forces did provide the number of fatalities, serious and slight injuries for the dates requested.

National Charity for road crash victims, RoadPeace has been campaigning alongside Action Vision Zero for changes to how hit-and-run collisions are treated. 

Its latest report highlighted major inconsistencies with the ways in which the Met Police and Transport for London organise their data in relation to hit-and-run incidents.

It said that discrepancies between data sets within the forces made it difficult to track trends and create targeted solutions: “If data recording systems or practices are changing regularly, it becomes difficult to track progress made in reducing the number of hit and runs on our roads.”

Indeed, this was evident in Legal Expert’s latest investigation into hit-and-run incidents and prosecutions.

Out of 44 police forces, just 22 (50%) were able to provide figures in a comparable way that allowed for a clear insight of the true scope of hit-and-run incidents in England and Wales.

The report proposed four recommendations which included that “the MPS and TfL improve both the quality of the data they capture on hit-and-run collisions in London, and the way that data is stored, analysed, and shared with the public in future.”

See the results from your local police force below

Our Findings

Prosecutions down by 28% in England and Wales

Out of 22 police forces in England and Wales, 6 reported an increase in the number of hit-and-run crashes.

Separate Freedom of Information requests to the Crown Prosecution Service revealed that prosecutions for hit-and-runs have fallen by 28% in England and Wales in the past three years, with figures decreasing year on year.

The Met Police recorded the highest number of prosecutions, totalling 1,670 since 2021. Greater Manchester Police logged 664 while, South Wales Police prosecuted 547.

Other than the City of London Police (11) and the British Transport Police (24), Gwent Police recorded the least amount of prosecutions, totalling 71 in the last three years.

Bedfordshire Police

No. of damage-only collisions

2021/22 | 1,384

2022/23 | 1,393

2023/24 | 1,311

Total: 4,088

Injuries

Fatalities | 3

Serious | 121

Slight | 944

No. of prosecutions

2021/22 | 72

2022/23 | 44

2023/24 | 47

Total: 163

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

No. of damage-only collisions

2021/22 | 1,313

2022/23 | 1,361

2023/24 | 1,306

Total: 3,980

Injuries

Fatalities | 4

Serious | 185

Slight | 904

No. of prosecutions

2021/22 | 71

2022/23 | 53

2023/24 | 54

Total: 178

Cleveland Police

No. of fail-to-stop incidents

2021/22 | 30

2022/23 | 30

2023/24 | 28

Total: 88

Injuries

Fatalities | 1

Serious | 33

Slight | 54

No. of prosecutions

2021/22 | 26

2022/23 | 31

2023/24 | 22

Total: 79

Cumbria Constabulary

No. of fail-to-stop incidents

2021/22 | 313

2022/23 | 238

2023/24 | 227

Total: 778

Injuries

Fatalities | 2

Serious | 31

Slight | 152

No. of prosecutions

2021/22 | 91

2022/23 | 76

2023/24 | 67

Total: 234

Derbyshire Constabulary

No. of fail-to-stop incidents

2021/22 | 416

2022/23 | 454

2023/24 | 282

Total: 1152

Injuries

Fatalities | 13

Serious | 135

Slight | 1,004

No. of prosecutions

2021/22 | 137

2022/23 | 117

2023/24 | 101

Total: 234

Essex Police

No. of fail-to-stop incidents

2021/22 | 69

2022/23 | 61

2023/24 | 48

Total: 178

Injuries

Fatalities | 8

Serious | 37

Slight | 133

No. of prosecutions

2021/22 | 132

2022/23 | 90

2023/24 | 121

Total: 343

Greater Manchester Police

No. of fail-to-stop incidents

2021/22 | 215

2022/23 | 191

2023/24 | 213

Total: 619

Injuries

Fatalities | 24

Serious | 193

Slight | 469

No. of prosecutions

2021/22 | 280

2022/23 | 151

2023/24 | 233

Total: 644

Hertfordshire Constabulary

No. of damage-only collisions 

2021/22 | 2,219

2022/23 | 2,284

2023/24 | 2,114

Total: 6,617

Injuries

Fatalities | 2

Serious | 146

Slight | 1,255

No. of prosecutions

2021/22 | 134

2022/23 | 104

2023/24 | 110

Total: 348

Humberside Police

No. of fail-to-stop incidents

2021/22 | 106

2022/23 | 130

2023/24 | 147

Total: 383

No. of prosecutions

2021/22 | 132

2022/23 | 74

2023/24 | 109

Total: 315

Kent Police

No. of fail-to-stop incidents

2021/22 | 156

2022/23 | 78

2023/24 | 100

Total: 334

Injuries

Fatalities | 5

Serious | 146

Slight | 1,255

No. of prosecutions

2021/22 | 109

2022/23 | 98

2023/24 | 111

Total: 644

Leicestershire Constabulary

No. of fail-to-stop incidents

2021/22 | 449

2022/23 | 337

2023/24 | 320

Total: 1,106

Injuries

Serious | 51

Slight | 526

No. of incidents where driver was not insured

2021/22 | 16

2022/23 | 20

2023/24 | 32

No. of prosecutions

2021/22 | 79

2022/23 | 64

2023/24 | 49

Total: 192

Merseyside Police

No. of fail-to-stop incidents

2021/22 | 2,261

2022/23 | 1,455

2023/24 | 1,609

Total: 5,325

Injuries

Fatalities | 7

Serious | 166

Slight | 1,136

No. of prosecutions

2021/22 | 157

2022/23 | 122

2023/24 | 173

Total: 644

Norfolk Constabulary

No. of fail-to-stop incidents

2021/22 | 219

2022/23 | 153

2023/24 | 166

Total: 538

Injuries

Fatalities | 5

Serious | 99

Slight | 501

No. of prosecutions

2021/22 | 73

2022/23 | 64

2023/24 | 34

Total: 171

North Wales Police

No. of fail-to-stop incidents

2021/22 | 210

2022/23 | 217

2023/24 | 174

Total: 601

Injuries

Fatalities | 2

Serious | 53

Slight | 266

No. of prosecutions

2021/22 | 117

2022/23 | 105

2023/24 | 96

Total: 318

North Yorkshire Police

No. of fail-to-stop incidents

2021/22 | 153

2022/23 | 128

2023/24 | 124

Total: 405

Injuries

Serious | 45

Slight | 367

No. of prosecutions

2021/22 | 107

2022/23 | 150

2023/24 | 96

Total: 353

Northamptonshire Police

No. of fail-to-stop incidents

2021/22 | 38

2022/23 | 43

2023/24 | 45

Total: 126

No. of prosecutions

2021/22 | 67

2022/23 | 80

2023/24 | 63

Total: 210

South Wales Police

No. of fail-to-stop incidents

2021/22 | 102

2022/23 | 85

2023/24 | 115

Total: 302

Injuries

Fatalities | 5

Serious | 35

Slight | 267

No. of prosecutions

2021/22 | 222

2022/23 | 168

2023/24 | 157

Total: 547

Suffolk Constabulary

No. of fail-to-stop incidents

2021/22 | 154

2022/23 | 131

2023/24 | 135

Total: 420

Injuries

Fatalities | 1

Serious | 73

Slight | 414

No. of prosecutions

2021/22 | 46

2022/23 | 41

2023/24 | 45

Total: 132

Surrey Police

No. of fail-to-stop incidents

2021/22 | 296

2022/23 | 287

2023/24 | 253

Total: 836

Injuries

Fatalities | 5

Serious |132

Slight | 812

No. of prosecutions

2021/22 | 40

2022/23 | 48

2023/24 | 27

Total: 115

West Mercia Police

No. of fail-to-stop incidents

2021/22 | 280

2022/23 | 270

2023/24 | 231

Total: 781

Injuries

Fatalities | 8

Serious |144

Slight | 791

No. of prosecutions

2021/22 | 111

2022/23 | 97

2023/24 | 49

Total: 257

Wiltshire Police

No. of fail-to-stop incidents

2021/22 | 138

2022/23 | 100

2023/24 | 81

Total: 319

Injuries

Fatalities | 1

Serious | 28

Slight | 290

No. of prosecutions

2021/22 | 201

2022/23 | 185

2023/24 | 127

Total: 513

Last updated 4th March 2025. Dermal fillers are a type of cosmetic injection used to improve lines and wrinkles in the face. The filler is used to plump out areas of the face and lips, giving a fuller appearance. They are carried out without the need for surgery.

Whilst dermal fillers are a routine and fairly safe procedure, this does not mean things can’t go wrong. If you have suffered a dermal filler injury due to the practitioner’s negligence, you could make a dermal filler injury compensation claim.

Our solicitors are experienced in handling clinical negligence claims and could help you. Starting a claim is easy and stress free. You can contact an advisor today using the methods below. If an advisor thinks you have a claim, they could connect you to a No Win No Fee solicitor.

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• How Much Compensation For Dermal Filler Injuries?
• How Can Legal Expert Help You?
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What Is A Dermal Filler Injury Compensation Claim?

Any cosmetic procedure must be carried out by a relevant and trained professional. Any such procedure should also be carried out according to guidelines and professional standards.

If a professional negligently breached their duty of care whilst carrying out your dermal filler procedure and you suffered unnecessary harm, you could claim compensation. You will need to show that,

1. The professional carrying out the dermal filler procedure owed you a duty of care. Whenever you are having a procedure carried out the person doing it automatically owes you a duty of care.
2. That they have breached this duty of care.
3. You suffered avoidable harm or unnecessary scarring or disfigurement as a result.

To see if you could make a dermal filler injury compensation claim, contact us for free using the above details.

How Could Dermal Filler Injuries Be Caused By Negligence?

As with many procedures, the use of dermal fillers could include common, less common and rare side effects.

According to statistics from the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, two in three surgeons are seeing botched fillers. 84% of problems with botched permanent fillers require surgical correction.

Examples of dermal filler injuries caused by negligent cosmetic professionals could include;

Procedural mistakes: these are mistakes made whilst the dermal filler treatment is being carried out.

• The filler might be applied to the wrong site
• It could block blood flow leading to tissue death.
• A harmful or unsafe substance is used.

Poor advice: prior to your procedure being carried out you should be given a full consultation in which the procedure and any risks are fully explained to you. If you were not properly informed of potential side effects or risks the professional may have been negligent.

How Do I Claim For A Dermal Filler Injury?

One of the most important steps in making a dermal filler injury compensation claim, or making any beauty treatment injury claims, is gathering supporting evidence. Your claim will require evidence of what happened, what negligence was involved and how the negligence impacted you. Without evidence of the harm caused to you and the defendant’s liability, you may find it difficult to make a dermal filler injury claim.

Types of evidence which could support your claim may include;

• Medical records and notes. These may include medical records from the clinic at which you had your dermal filler treatment and your medical records and history covering treatment required to correct it.
• Witness statements or details. This may include details of anyone who either witnessed the negligent treatment take place, or the impact of this on you.
• Photographs before and after the procedure.

Please contact our team to learn more about claims and evidence supporting them.

Is There A Time Limit For Making A Dermal Filler Claim?

Whether you are claiming compensation for serious facial scarring or other injuries caused by dermal filler injections, you must be aware of the applicable time limit. Time limits in which to claim compensation are set in The Limitation Act 1980 and are, in general, three years. This time limit will begin either:

1. The date on which you received negligent treatment.
2. The date you discovered injuries caused by negligent treatment.

As it can be harder to make a claim if you are close to the time limit it is important to begin your dermal filler claim as soon as possible. In addition, beginning your claim as soon as possible gives you the best chance to gather supporting evidence.

There are exceptions to the three year time limit, such as where the person harmed under the age of eighteen or where they lack the mental capacity to make a claim on their own behalf.

Contact an advisor today to find out if you could make a dermal filler injury compensation claim.

How Much Compensation For Dermal Filler Injuries?

Damages in a dermal filler injury compensation claim will take into account general damages and special damages. General damages compensate you for the pain and suffering as well as any unsightly scarring or disfigurement caused by the dermal filler. This might include physical injuries and psychological harm caused, such as anxiety caused by any impact on your appearance.

It is important to be able to show what injuries you sustained and their impact on you. If you choose to claim with a solicitor they may organise for you to attend a medical assessment.

Below we look at examples of how much compensation may be awarded in a negligence claim for a dermal filler injury, such as a facial injury. The first figure is our own and an illustration of what you could claim for multiple serious injuries and special damages. The rest of the figures are taken from the Judicial College (JC) guidelines. This document is used by solicitors and other parties to compensation claims.

Please only refer to these figures as a guide – none of them can be guaranteed as all dermal filler injury claims are unique.

Compensation Examples

• You could claim up to £500,000 for a combination of multiple severe injuries and special damages.
• For psychiatric damage which is severe the person may be unable to work, study or go about their daily life as before. Compensation could range from £66,920 to £141,240.
• For psychiatric damage which is moderately severe, though there are still problems with the factors above, compensation may range from £23,270 to £66,920.
• Post-traumatic stress disorder which is severe and has permanent effects on the person’s life, preventing them from functioning at pre-trauma levels could be awarded compensation from £73,050 to £122,850.
• In instances of post-traumatic stress disorder which is moderate the person may largely recover. Compensation could range from £9,980 to £28,250.
• For facial disfigurement which causes very severe scarring and causes a severe psychological reaction in someone in their 30’s or younger, compensation ranges from £36,340 to £118,790.
• For facial disfigurement which causes less severe scarring which is still substantial and causes a significant psychological reaction, compensation amounts range from £21,920 to £59,090.
• For facial disfigurement causing significant scarring and where the worst effects may be reduced by plastic surgery compensation ranges from £11,120 to £36,720.
• Where the facial disfigurement results in less significant scarring the person may have a single noticeable scar, or several small ones. Compensation ranges from £4,820 to £16,770.
• In instances of facial disfigurement causing trivial scarring the effect may only be minor. Compensation amounts can range from £2,080 to £4,310.

Special Damages

Special damages compensate you for the financial and wider impact that the injury has had on you. You could claim for losses, costs and expenses related to your dermal filler injuries. These damages could include compensation for;

• Lost income if you were unable to work for a period of time during recovery or were not able to return to work. You will need evidence to claim for loss of earnings. This may include bank statements or wage slips.
• Medical expenses such as for cosmetic surgery or other treatment.
• Travel expenses to get to and from medical appointments.

From cosmetic surgery claims to plastic surgery negligence claims, our experienced team could help if you have been harmed by negligent cosmetic procedures. For more information on how a cosmetic injury claim is calculated, please contact our team.

How Can Legal Expert Help You?

Once you’ve contacted us, we’ll give you an initial free consultation to discuss your circumstances and confirm whether you have an eligible dermal filler injury claim. If you are eligible, we can connect you with one of our specialist No Win No Fee solicitors. 

Your solicitor can then use their legal skills and experience to help you throughout the dermal filler injury compensation claims process, which includes:

• Help with gathering evidence. Even if the party admits liability for the accident, you must prove they are also liable for your injuries in order to be compensated. This is because your claim will go to the liable party’s insurance company.
• Corresponding with the liable third party and their insurance company so you don’t have to.
• Negotiating the claim out of court to keep the claims process as short as possible. If your claim does have to go to court, your solicitor will be with you every step of the way and sort further legal representation for you. 
• Ensuring the dermal filler negligence compensation value is fair and accurate. If the liable third party admits liability, your solicitor can also try and help you secure interim payments to fund your ongoing expenses before the claim is settled. 
• Keeping you up to date with regular updates throughout the claims process.

To find out whether you can start a dermal filler injury claim with us today, please have a chat with us.

Make A No Win No Fee Dermal Filler Injury Compensation Claim

One of the most frequently asked questions about making a dermal filler injury compensation claim is how much it costs to make your claim. If you choose to claim with a solicitor from Legal Expert they could handle your claim through a No Win No Fee or Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). A CFA is a way to fund a solicitor without the need to pay upfront.

If your claim is successful, your No Win No Fee solicitor will charge a success fee. This is a legally limited percentage of the compensation awarded to you.

For more information on making a dermal filler injury compensation claim please contact us;

• Phone an advisor on 0800 073 8804.
• Talk to us using the live chat on this page.
• Start your dermal filler injury claim online.

Resources Related To Clinical Negligence Claims

Below we have included links to related clinical negligence claims.

• In this guide we look at how much compensation you could receive for surgeon negligence and how you could have been harmed.
• Learn about making a surgery negligence claim in this guide.
• Learn more about claiming compensation for delayed treatment in this guide.

References

• Learn more about plastic and cosmetic surgery at the British Association of Aesthetic and Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS).
• Government information on the licensing of non-surgical cosmetic procedures in England.
• Consultation into unregulated cosmetic procedures from the government.

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A recent true-crime documentary series ‘TikTok: Murder Gone Viral’ has sparked public debate about crimes linked to the social media platform. 

We at Legal Expert have seen an influx of recent enquiries associated with criminal offences connected with TikTok.

Often insidious in nature, the crimes range from harassment, stalking and theft to sexual grooming and sexual exploitation of children.

What’s more, the anonymity that social media can facilitate often makes the crimes very difficult to solve.

Legal Expert Solicitor, Jane Davies said: “Some of the offences recorded by police forces linked to TikTok are extremely disturbing and worrying. What’s more worrying, is that lack of evidence preventing further police action seems to be extremely common.”

To gain a true understanding of the prevalence of crime associated with TikTok, we set out to investigate the issue.

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How We Conducted Our Research Into TikTok Criminal Offences

We sent out Freedom of Information Requests to all 43 police forces in England and Wales. 

As there is no specific criminal offence pertaining to the platform, we asked how many offences/alleged offences have police forces logged where ‘TikTok’ was recorded as being an element in the offence in the last three years (Between April 6-April 5 2021-2024).

We also asked for the nature of offences and what police action was taken for alleged crimes in the past year (2023/24). 

Findings show a stark increase in the number of such offences year on year and revealed harassment, stalking and sexual offences to be among the most prevalent types of crimes linking to the platform.

What’s more, across police forces in England and Wales, ‘evidential difficulties’ are most commonly cited for preventing any further police action.

Legal Expert Solicitor, Jane Davies added: “It is important that victims know there will be consequences if they are subjected to abuse online or in person – in any capacity.

“Reaching out for legal advice can be a good way to get the ball rolling and make sure perpetrators are held to account.”

See the results for your local police force below:

Statistics on TikTok Criminal Offences By Police Forces in England and Wales

National Outlook – England and Wales

Police forces in England and Wales have probed more than 14,000 crimes linked to social media site, TikTok in the last three years with figures rising by 70% since 2021. 

Of the 43 police forces in England and Wales, 39 responded to the Freedom of Information Request within the deadline.

Six forces refused the request for reasons including, the data was not easily retrievable and/or could be accessed within the scope of the FOIAct – leaving 33 full responses.

Of those, the total results are as follows:

Number of offences where TikTok has been recorded

2021/22: 3,423

2022/23: 4,952

2023/24: 5,736

Total: 14,003

 

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Number of offences where TikTok has been recorded

2021/22: 124

2022/23: 175

2023/24: 214

Total: 513

Most common nature of offences 2023/24 

• Stalking and Harassment | 108
• Violence Without Injury | 19
• Other Theft | 14
• Other Sexual Offences | 13
• Violence With Injury | 13

Most common police outcome type 2023/24 | No. of offences

• Evidential difficulties prevent further action; victim does not support police action | 55
• Evidential difficulties prevent further action; victim supports police action | 44
• Investigation complete – no suspect identified | 44
• Evidential difficulties victim based – suspect not identified | 18
• Charge/Summons | 12

Cheshire Constabulary

Number of offences where TikTok has been recorded

2021/22: 81

2022/23: 81

2023/24: 74

Total: 236

Most common nature of offences 2023/24 

• Harassment | 27
• Malicious communications | 17
• Stalking | 11
• Blackmail| 4
• Assault without injury | 3

Most common police outcome type 2023/24 | No. of offences

• Named Suspect Identified. Evidential Difficulties Prevent Further Action | 18
• Named Suspect Identified: Victim Supports Police Action But Evidential Difficulties Prevent Further Action | 14
• Other Agency Takes Primacy | 13
• Investigation Complete; No Suspect Identified | 11
• Evidential Difficulties Victim Based | 6
• Charge/Summons | 4

Cleveland Police

Number of offences where TikTok has been recorded

2021/22: 72

2022/23: 98

2023/24: 107

Total: 277

Most common nature of offences 2023/24 

• Harassment | 32
• Malicious Communications | 12
• Stalking | 11
• Other Offences Against The State And Public Order | 10
• Obscene Publications, etc. and Protected Sexual Material | 10

Offences recorded in 2023/24 include

• Investigation complete no suspect identified | 36
• Victim declines/withdraws support – named suspect identified | 33
• Police – named suspect, victim supports but evidential difficulties | 8
• Victim declines/unable to support action to identify offender | 7 
• Charged | 6

Cumbria Constabulary

Number of offences where TikTok has been recorded

2021/22: 33

2022/23: 39

2023/24: 42

Total: 114

Increase of 27%

Most common nature of offences 2023/24 

• Stalking and Harassment | 22
• Obsence Publications | 7
• Public Fear, Alarm or Distress | 6
• Other Sexual Offences | 4
• Other Offences Against The State Or Public Order| 2

Offences recorded in 2023/24 include

• Named Suspect identified: victim supports police action but evidential difficulties prevent further action | 8
• Named Suspect identified: evidential difficulties prevent further action; victim does not support (or has withdrawn support from) police action | 6
• Community resolution | 6
• Investigation Complete: No suspect identified | 5
• Evidential Difficulties Victim Based | 4

Derbyshire Constabulary

Number of offences where TikTok has been recorded

2021/22: 50

2022/23: 58

2023/24: 80

Total: 188 (60% Increase)

Most common nature of offences 2023/24 

• Malicious Communications | 27
• Harassment | 21
• Stalking | 9
• Sexual Grooming| 7
• Obscene Publications | 3

Most common police outcome type 2023/24 | No. of offences

• Investigation complete no suspect identified| 28
• Police – named suspect, victim supports but evidential difficulties| 15
• Victim declines/withdraws support – named suspect identified| 11
• Victim declines/unable to support action to identify offender | 5
• Community resolution | 3

Devon & Cornwall Police

Number of offences where TikTok has been recorded

2021/22: 1

2022/23: 34

2023/24: 143

Total: 178

Most common nature of offences 2023/24 

• Stalking and Harassment | 103
• Other Sexual Offences | 9
• Other Theft | 8
• Violence Without Injury | 6
• Miscellaneous Crimes Against Society | 5

Most common police outcome type 2023/24 | No. of offences

• Investigation Complete: No Suspect – Case Closed| 35
• Suspect Identified – Evidential Difficulties| 28
• Filed| 22
• Victim no Support | 13
• Under investigation | 7

Dorset Police

Number of offences where TikTok has been recorded

2021/22: 14

2022/23: 16

2023/24: 16

Total: 46

Most common nature of offences 2023/24 

• Harassment | 6
• Malicious Communications | 5
• Obsence Publications | 3
• Blackmail | 1
• Stalking | 1

Most common police outcome type 2023/24 | No. of offences

• Investigation complete no suspect identified| 3
• Other body/agency has investigation primacy| 3
• Police – named suspect, victim supports but evidential difficulties| 3
• Victim declines/unable to support action to identify offender | 2
• Victim declines/withdraws support – named suspect identified | 2

Durham Constabulary

Number of offences where TikTok has been recorded

2021/22: 111

2022/23: 143

2023/24: 120

Total: 374

Most common nature of offences 2023/24 

• Harassment | 37
• Malicious Communications | 35
• Stalking | 26
• Other Offences (Against The State And Public Order) | 5
• Sexual Activity Involving A Child Under 16 | 3

Most common police outcome type 2023/24 | No. of offences

• Named Suspect Identified – Evidential Difficulties: Victim Supportive | 39
• Investigation Complete – No Suspect Identified | 24
• Named Suspect Identified – Evidential Difficulties: Victim NOT Supportive| 22
• Named Suspect Identified – Evidential Difficulties: Victim NOT Supportive | 8
• Named Suspect NOT identified – Evidential Difficulties: Victim Declines or Unable to Support | 5

Dyfed-Powys Police

Number of offences where TikTok has been recorded

2021/22: 22

2022/23: 42

2023/24: 42

Total: 106

Most common nature of offences 2023/24 

• Engage in sexual communication with a child | 19
• Sending letters etc with intent to cause distress or anxiety | 9
• Stalking | 2
• Pursue a course of conduct in breach of S1 (1) which amounts to stalking | 2
• Engage in sexual communication with a child | 1

Most common police outcome type 2023/24 | No. of offences

• Victim declines/withdraws support – named suspect identified | 13
• Investigation complete no suspect identified | 7
• Cancelled/transferred | 6
• Victim declines/unable to support action to identify offender | 5
• Other body/agency has investigation primacy | 3

Essex Police

Number of offences where TikTok has been recorded

2021/22: 241

2022/23: 243

2023/24: 148

Total: 632

Offences recorded in 2023/24 include

• Causing or Inciting the sexual exploitation of a child (aged 13-17)
• Harassment – Stalking involving serious alarm/distress 
• Inciting a child family member to engage in sexual activity
• Kidnapping – False imprisonment
• Threats to kill.

Most common police outcome type 2023/24 | No. of offences

• Investigation Complete; No Suspect Identified | 32
• Named Suspect Identified. Evidential Difficulties Prevent Further Action | 28
• Named Suspect Identified: Victim Supports Police Action But Evidential Difficulties Prevent Further Action| 28
• Evidential Difficulties Victim Based | 17
• Diversionary, educational or intervention activity undertaken | 15

Gloucestershire Constabulary

Number of offences where TikTok has been recorded

2021/22: 34

2022/23: 71

2023/24: 83

Total: 188 (Increase of 144% between 2021/22 and 2023/24)

Most common nature of offences 2023/24 

• Harassment | 18
• Stalking | 14
• Malicious Communications | 13
• Obscene publications | 6
• Blackmail | 4

Most common police outcome type 2023/24 | No. of offences

• Investigation complete: no suspect identified | 22
• Evidential difficulties: suspect identified; victim supports action | 20
• Evidential difficulties: suspect identified; victim does not support further action | 13
• Evidential difficulties: suspect not identified; victim does not support further action | 6
• Action undertaken by another body/agency | 3

Greater Manchester Police

Number of offences where TikTok has been recorded

2021/22: 334

2022/23: 509

2023/24: 644

Total: 1487 (Increase of 93% between 2021/22 and 2023/24)

Most common nature of offences 2023/24 

• Stalking and Harassment | 543
• Public order offences | 29
• All other theft offences | 21
• Miscellaneous crimes against society | 18
• Other sexual offences | 13

Hertfordshire Constabulary

Number of offences where TikTok has been recorded

2021/22: 37

2022/23: 63

2023/24: 88

Total: 188 (Increase of 138%)

Most common nature of offences 2023/24 

• Harassment | 27
• Malicious Communications | 27
• Stalking | 14
• Blackmail | 8
• Obscene publications | 5

Most common police outcome type 2023/24 | No. of offences

• Named Suspect – Victim Unsupportive | 19
• Named Suspect – Evidential Difficulties | 17
• No Suspect Identified | 16
• Suspect not identified – Victim Unsupportive | 15
• Unfinalised Investigation | 15

Humberside Police

Number of offences where TikTok has been recorded

Total: 403

Most common nature of offences 2023/24 

• Harassment | 49
• Malicious Communications | 24
• Stalking | 12
• State or Public Order | 3
• Assault With Injury | 2

Most common police outcome type 2023/24 | No. of offences

• Police – named suspect, victim supports but evidential difficulties | 19
• Investigation complete no suspect identified | 13
• Police – named suspect, victim supports but evidential difficulties | 9
• Victim declines/withdraws support – named suspect identified | 7

Lancashire Constabulary

Number of offences where TikTok has been recorded

2021/22: 71

2022/23: 66

2023/24: 98

Total: 235 (Increase of 48% between 2022/23 and 2023/24)

Most common nature of offences 2023/24 

• Sending letters etc with intent to cause distress or anxiety, | 82
• Harassment – without violence | 37
• Take or to make or to distribute indecent photographs or pseudo- photographs, of children | 32
• Pursue course of conduct in breach of Sec (1) which amounts to stalking | 21
• Assault without Injury – Common assault and battery | 8

Most common police outcome type 2023/24 | No. of offences

• Investigation Complete; No Suspect Identified | 53
• Named Suspect Identified: Evidential Difficulties Prevent Further Action | 47
• Named Suspect Identified: Victim Supports Police Action But Evidential Difficulties
  Prevent Further Action | 34
• No Further Action | 32
• Community Resolution | 12

Leicestershire Constabulary

Number of offences where TikTok has been recorded

2021/22: 107

2022/23: 155

2023/24: 164

Total: 426 (Increase of 53% between 2021/22 and 2023/24)

Most common nature of offences 2023/24 

• Malicious Communications | 34
• Harassment without violence | 31
• Harassment (Put in fear of violence) | 11
• Stalking | 11
• Breach a non-molestation order | 6

Most common police outcome type 2023/24 | No. of offences

• Investigation complete no suspect identified | 48
• Named suspect, victim supports but evidential difficulties | 29
• Offender Charged or Court Summons | 11
• Victim declines to support action (Named
  suspect) | 10
• Crime under investigation | 8

Lincolnshire Police

Number of offences where TikTok has been recorded

2021/22: 54

2022/23: 68

2023/24: 76

Total: 198 (Increase of 41%)

Most common nature of offences 2023/24 

• Stalking and Harassment | 53
• Miscellaneous Crimes Against Society | 6
• Other Sexual Offences | 6
• Violence Without Injury | 5
• Public Disorder | 3

Most common police outcome type 2023/24 | No. of offences

• Investigation complete no suspect identified | 29
• Police – named suspect, victim supports but evidential difficulties | 22
• Victim declines/withdraws support – named suspect identified | 10
• Unresolved | 8
• Victim declines/unable to support action to identify offender | 3

Merseyside Police

Number of offences where TikTok has been recorded

2021/22: 101

2022/23: 116

2023/24: 139

Total: 356 (Increase of 38% between 2021/22 and 2023/24)

Most common nature of offences 2023/24 

• Stalking and Harassment | 117
• Other sexual offences | 7
• Miscellaneous crimes against society | 6
• Public order | 4
• Violence without injury | 2

Most common police outcome type 2023/24 | No. of offences

• Investigation Complete No Suspect Identified | 46
• Victim Declines/Withdraws Support – Named Suspect Identified | 28
• Police – Named Suspect, Victim Supports But Evidential Difficulties | 24
• Victim Declines/Unable to Support Action To Identify Offender | 19
• Charged | 3

Norfolk Constabulary

Number of offences where TikTok has been recorded

2021/22: 135

2022/23: 139

2023/24: 121

Total: 395

Most common nature of offences 2023/24 

• Harassment – without violence (course of conduct) | 37
• Sending letters etc with intent to cause distress or anxiety | 15
• Take or to make or to distribute indecent photographs or pseudo- photographs, of children| 9
• Stalking – Pursue course of conduct in breach of Sec 1 (1) which amounts to stalking | 7
• Blackmail (Indictable)| 6

Most common police outcome type 2023/24 | No. of offences

• Named Suspect Identified: Evidential Difficulties Prevent Further Action: Victim Does Not Support (Or Has Withdrawn Support From) Police Action | 35
• Named Suspect Identified: Victim Supports Police Action But Evidential Difficulties Prevent Further Action | 28
• Investigation Complete; No Suspect Identified| 21
• Under Investigation | 7
• Community Resolution | 6

North Wales Police

Number of offences where TikTok has been recorded

2021/22: 26

2022/23: 44

2023/24: 34

Total: 356 (Increase of 69% between 2021/22 and 2022/23)

North Yorkshire Police

Number of offences where TikTok has been recorded

2021/22: 45

2022/23: 85

2023/24: 99

Total: 229 (Increase of 120% between 2021/22 and 2023/24)

Most common nature of offences 2023/24 

• Violence against the person | 59
• Theft: all other theft | 17
• Miscellaneous crimes against society | 10
• Fraud | 6
• Public order offences | 3

Most common police outcome type 2023/24 | No. of offences

• Evidential difficulties prevent further action; victim does not support police action | 23
• Investigation complete ‐ no suspect identified | 17
• Evidential difficulties prevent further action; victim supports police action| 8
• Evidential difficulties victim based – suspect not identified | 7
• Charged/Summonsed | 3

Northamptonshire Police

Number of offences where TikTok has been recorded

2021/22: 65

2022/23: 81

2023/24: 106

Total: 252 (Increase of 63% between 2021/22 and 2023/24)

Most common nature of offences 2023/24 

• Violence without injury | 80
• Miscellaneous crimes against society | 8
• All other theft offences | 6
• Violence with injury | 4
• Public disorder | 3

Most common police outcome type 2023/24 | No. of offences

• Victim declines/withdraws support – named suspect identified | 33
• Investigation complete no suspect identified | 24
• Police – named suspect, victim supports but evidential difficulties| 19
• Victim declines/unable to support action to identify offender | 10
• Other body/agency has investigation primacy | 5

Northumbria Police

Number of offences where TikTok has been recorded

2021/22: 300

2022/23: 527

2023/24: 610

Total: 1437 (Increase of 103% between 2021/22 and 2023/24)

Most common nature of offences 2023/24 

• Harassment | 465
• Miscellaneous crimes| 65
• Public disorder| 18
• Other violence | 8
• Criminal damage – other | 7

Most common police outcome type 2023/24 | No. of offences

• Investigation Complete – No Suspect Identified | 193
• Victim Does Not Support Police Action | 167
• Evidential Difficulties| 126
• Ongoing | 41
• Charge/Summons | 23

Nottinghamshire Police

Number of offences where TikTok has been recorded

2021/22: 79

2022/23: 120

2023/24: 176

Total: 375 (Increase of 123% between 2021/22 and 2023/24)

Most common nature of offences 2023/24 

• Stalking and harassment
• Miscellaneous crimes against society
• Public disorder
• Violence without injury
• All other theft offences

Most common police outcome type 2023/24 | No. of offences

• Investigation complete no suspect identified | 65
• Victim declines/withdraws support – named suspect identified | 40
• Police – named suspect, victim supports but evidential difficulties | 30
• Unresolved | 9
• Charged | 5

South Yorkshire Police

Number of offences where TikTok has been recorded

2021/22: 111

2022/23: 185

2023/24: 199

Total: 495 (Increase of 79% between 2021/22 and 2023/24)

Most common nature of offences 2023/24 

• Stalking and Harassment | 147
• Miscellaneous crimes against society| 19
• Other sexual offences| 11
• Public fear, alarm or distress | 10
• Other theft | 3

Most common police outcome type 2023/24 | No. of offences

• Investigation Complete; No Suspect Identified | 80
• Named Suspect Identified: Evidential Difficulties Prevent Further Action | 65
• Named Suspect Identified: Victim Supports Police Action But Evidential Difficulties Prevent Further | 22
• Further investigation that could provide sufficient evidence to support formal action is not in public interest | 12
• Evidential Difficulties Victim Based | 11

Staffordshire Police

Number of offences where TikTok has been recorded

Total: 295

Suffolk Constabulary

Number of offences where TikTok has been recorded

2021/22: 68

2022/23: 84

2023/24: 80

Total: 232

Most common nature of offences 2023/24 

• Harassment – without violence (course of conduct)| 28
• Sending letters etc with intent to cause distress or anxiety| 21
• Blackmail (Indictable) | 6
• Take or to make or to distribute indecent photographs or pseudo- photographs, of children | 6
• Assault without Injury – Common assault and battery | 4

Most common police outcome type 2023/24 | No. of offences

• Investigation Complete; No Suspect Identified | 28
• Named Suspect Identified: Victim Supports Police Action But Evidential Difficulties Prevent Further Action | 18
• Named Suspect Identified: Evidential Difficulties Prevent Further Action | 15
• Other body/agency has investigation primacy| 6
• Evidential Difficulties Victim Based | 5

Sussex Police

Number of offences where TikTok has been recorded

2021/22: 58

2022/23: 99

2023/24: 120

Total: 277

Most common nature of offences 2023/24 

• Stalking and Harassment| 95
• Miscellaneous Crimes Against Society | 8
• Other Sexual Offences | 4
• Other Theft | 4
• Public Order | 4

Most common police outcome type 2023/24 | No. of offences

• Investigation complete no suspect identified | 49
• Named suspect identified – victim does not support | 19
• Evidential difficulties – named suspect identified | 17
• Diversionary, educational or intervention activity | 4
• Community Resolution | 3

Warwickshire Police

Number of offences where TikTok has been recorded

2021/22: 48

2022/23: 101

2023/24: 105

Total: 254

Most common nature of offences 2023/24 

• Violence Against The Person | 67
• Sexual Offences | 13
• Miscellaneous Crimes Against Society | 11
• Theft | 7
• Public Order Offences | 4

Most common police outcome type 2023/24 | No. of offences

• Named Suspect Identified: Evidential Difficulties Prevent Further Action | 33
• Investigation Complete; No Suspect Identified | 20
• Evidential Difficulties Victim Based | 15
• Named Suspect Identified: Victim Supports Police Action But Evidential Difficulties Prevent Further Action | 15
• Filed or under investigation | 10

West Mercia Police

Number of offences where TikTok has been recorded

2021/22: 224

2022/23: 308

2023/24: 233

Total: 765 (Increase of 38% between 2021/22 and 2022/23)

Most common nature of offences 2023/24 

• Violence Against The Person | 181
• Sexual Offences | 19
• Theft | 11
• Public Order Offences | 9
• Miscellaneous Crimes Against Society | 7

Most common police outcome type 2023/24 | No. of offences

• Named Suspect Identified: Evidential Difficulties Prevent Further Action | 65
• Named Suspect Identified: Victim Supports Police Action But Evidential Difficulties Prevent Further Action | 61
• Investigation Complete; No Suspect Identified | 61
• Ongoing Investigation | 15
• Evidential Difficulties Victim Based | 11

West Yorkshire Police

Number of offences where TikTok has been recorded

2021/22: 548

2022/23: 873

2023/24: 795

Total: 1437 (Increase of 59% between 2021/22 and 2022/23)

Most common nature of offences 2023/24 

• Harassment | 465
• Miscellaneous crimes| 65
• Public disorder| 18
• Other violence | 8
• Criminal damage – other | 7

Most common police outcome type 2023/24 | No. of offences

• Investigation complete: No suspect ID | 687
• Evidential difficulties: Suspect ID | 625
• Evidential difficulties: Suspect ID (Victim based) | 553
• Ongoing Investigation | 130
• Further investigation not in public interest | 45

If you’ve been injured by trailing lead hazards in the workplace, you might be wondering if you can make a compensation claim. Wires, leads, and cables are commonplace in the modern working environment, but when they aren’t handled correctly, they can become a health and safety hazard.

In this guide, we’ll discuss when you could be eligible to make an accident at work claim. We’ll also answer some frequently asked questions, like what is a trailing lead hazard, and how much compensation you could get for a successful claim.

Following this, we’ll discuss the benefits of working with a No Win No Fee solicitor on your case. It’s not mandatory to claim with the help of a legal professional, but we always recommend it. To find out how Legal Expert could help you maximise your compensation payout, keep reading or get in touch by:

• Calling us on 0800 073 8804
• Using the live chat feature
• Contacting us online

Browse Our Guide

1. Can You Claim If Injured By Trailing Lead Hazards?
2. What Is The Time Limit In An Accident At Work Claim?
3. What Is A Trailing Lead Hazard Claim?
4. How To Claim If Injured By Trailing Lead Hazards
5. How Much Compensation From Slip and Fall Claims?
6. Claim For Injuries Caused By Trailing Lead Hazards On A No Win No Fee Basis
7. Read More About Accident At Work Claims

Can I Claim If Injured By Trailing Lead Hazards?

A trailing lead hazard occurs when cables or wires are left unmarked in walkways, creating a tripping risk. However, spotting a trailing lead or wire alone isn’t enough to make a personal injury claim; you need to be able to prove that negligence occurred.

In personal injury law, negligence happens when:

• Your employer owes you a duty of care
• They breach this duty
• You are injured as a result

Employers owe their employees a duty of care when they’re carrying out their work duties. This means they have a legal responsibility to keep you safe, as per the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HASAWA).

Part of this responsibility includes keeping walkways clear of obstructions like trailing lead hazards and cables. If your employer leaves a wire trailing over the floor, and you trip over this and suffer a broken leg, then you may be able to make a claim.

How Often Do Trip And Falls Happen At Work?

According to statistics published by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Great Britain’s independent health and safety watchdog, trips and falls makeup 31% of all reported non-fatal injuries. This makes them the most common injury of their kind.

However, this is not always an accurate picture of what happens in the workplace. This is because the HSE takes their statistics from reports made under RIDDOR, or the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013. Only the most serious injuries are reported under this legislation, so the actual number may be higher.

Keep reading to find out how a trailing lead could cause an injury, or get in touch with us for more information on claims for trip accidents.

What Is The Time Limit In An Accident At Work Claim?

When making a claim after trailing lead hazards have resulted in an injury, you need to ensure that the claim is made within the relevant limitation period. In the vast majority of cases, this will be 3 years from the accident date as set out in the Limitation Act 1980. However, it is important to note that certain exceptions to this can apply.

These are:

• Children: Persons under 18 cannot claim for themselves and therefore, the limitation period is counted from their 18th birthday. This gives them until they reach 21 to begin a claim.
• Those without sufficient mental capacity: Persons who lack the capacity to make a claim, whether due to their injuries or from a prior condition, will have the time limit frozen altogether. In cases where capacity is recovered, the time limit can be counted from the date of recovery.

In order to get the claims process underway sooner, a parent or guardian, or another suitable adult such as a solicitor, may be appointed as a litigation friend. A litigation friend has the authority to make decisions about the case, and will attend court in lieu of the injured person if there is a hearing. 

To find out more about the time limits, whether any exceptions are relevant to your circumstances, or for a free assessment of your eligibility to claim compensation after trailing leads caused you injury, get in touch today via the details given below. 

What Is A Trailing Lead Hazard Claim?

So, how could trailing lead hazards become personal injury claims? Some examples could include:

• A cable drum extension lead is left completely unwound and trailing through a walkway in an office, but there is no marking or rubber protector strip in place to cover it. An employee trips over this wire, and dislocates their shoulder when they fall. 
• The lead of a vacuum cleaner is left trailing over the top of a staircase while a cleaner hoovers the hallway. There are no warning signs, and a worker trips over this cord and falls down the stairs, suffering a head injury.
• A desk fan is balanced on top of a filing cabinet and powered using an extension lead plug, with the wire stretched out over a walkway. The employer of the workplace failed to undertake a risk assessment before putting it up and did not identify the potential hazards or potential risks. Because of this, an employee walks into the cord, causing the fan to fall on them and break their nose.

As you can see, you need to suffer an injury in order to form the basis of a valid workplace accident claim. Contact our team today for more information.

How To Claim If Injured By Trailing Lead Hazards

There are many steps involved in claiming injuries caused by tripping hazards, but one of the most important is collecting evidence. The right kinds of evidence should be able to illustrate:

• Who is responsible for your injuries
• How severe your injuries are
• What caused them
• If you suffered any financial losses

For example, the kinds of evidence that you could collect by yourself include:

• Photographs of your injuries or the accident site, like a wall socket or equipment cable
• Medical records, x-rays, and scans
• The contact details of witnesses
• CCTV footage of the accident
• Accident book logs

One of the many benefits that come with claiming with the help of a solicitor is that they can help you collect this evidence. Contact us today to find out how one of our expert trailing leads hazard solicitors could help you.

How Much Compensation From Slip and Fall Claims?

Personal injury compensation is usually split into two heads. The first head of compensation is called general damages, and this covers the pain and suffering you go through because of your injuries.

Under this heading, you can also get compensation for loss of amenity. This means loss of enjoyment. For example, if you broke your leg when you tripped and fell, this may mean you can’t enjoy sports or dance classes.

Below, you can find a table with some guideline compensation figures. These amounts have been lifted from the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). This document is often used by professionals to help them value this head of accident at work compensation.

Please be aware that the first entry is not taken from the JCG, and that these numbers are not guaranteed.

Injury	Compensation Bracket
Multiple Severe Injuries + Special Damages	Up to £500,000+
Moderately Severe Brain Damage (b)	£267,340 to £344,150
Moderate Brain Damage (c) (i)	£183,190 to £267,340
Moderate Neck Injuries (b) (i)	£30,500 to £46,970
Severe Back Injuries (a) (i)	£111,150 to £196,450
Moderate Back Injuries (b) (i)	£33,880 to £47,320
Severe Injuries To The Hips And Pelvis (a) (i)	£95,680 to £159,770
Less Serious Leg Injuries (c)	£21,920 to £33,880
Serious Shoulder Injuries (b)	£15,580 to £23,430
Fractured Forearm (d)	£8,060 to £23,430

Can You Claim For Loss of Earnings As Part Of A Personal Injury Compensation Claim?

Yes, you can claim for loss of earnings and more under the second heading, known as special damages. Many people are unable to work after suffering an injury, and this time away can cause significant financial strain.

Under special damages you can claim back past, present, and future lost earnings, as well as the cost of:

• Childcare
• Travel
• Help with housekeeping
• Mobility aids
• Home adjustments
• Physiotherapy
• Prescriptions

However, you need to provide proof of your losses in order to claim them back. In light of this, we recommend keeping any relevant bills, receipts, or bank statements.

If you’d like to learn more about compensation payouts for injuries caused by a trailing leads hazard, get in touch with our helpful team today.

Claim For Injuries Caused By Trailing Lead Hazards On A No Win No Fee Basis

We understand that the accident at work claims process can be stressful, and you might not know where to start. Our team of legal professionals are specialists in accident at work law, and are here to help.

When you make a claim with a Legal Expert solicitor, they can help you:

• Collect evidence and support your accident at work claim
• Explain each step of the claims process and translate legal jargon
• Prepare your claim for court, if this is neccesary
• Communicate with the defendant, judge, and court
• Negotiate the settlement that you deserve

Our No Win No Fee solicitors work under a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). This is a type of contract that allows you to access all of the benefits listed above, without having to:

• Pay an upfront fee for their work
• Pay for their continued services
• Pay for their work at all if the claim fails

If you make a successful claim, then your No Win No Fee solicitor will take a small percentage of your trailing leads hazard compensation as their success fee.

Contact Us

Our friendly team are here to help. We hope that our guide has answered all of your questions, but if there’s more you’d like to know, contact us today. A member of our team can offer you a free consultation, and if your case is valid, may connect you with one of our specialist accident at work solicitors.

Get started today by:

• Calling us on 0800 073 8804
• Using the live chat feature
• Contacting us online

Read More About Accident At Work Claims

For more helpful accident at work guides:

• Learn how to make a complaint to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) after an accident at work
• Read our guide to find out if you could make a claim for a serious injury in the workplace
• Our article offers more information on claiming for a lifting injury at work

Or, if you’d like more resources:

• Get general health and safety guidance from the HSE
• Learn about Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)
• Find out when to call 999 from the NHS

Thank you for reading our guide on trailing lead hazards.

As families prepare to jet off for summer holidays, some will have already been and returned. 

It’s no secret that holidays during schools are often considerably cheaper, leading some parents to take their children out of school with an ‘unauthorised absence.’ 

However, doing so will likely result in parents being hit with a hefty fine or even further action if it’s left unpaid. 

What’s more, this August 2024, will see the first rise in unauthorised pupil absence fines since 2012. 

Parents who flout the rules of term-time holidays could be hit with hefty fines of up to £160 if they take their child out of school for a term-time holiday from this summer.

As it stands, unauthorised absences can see parents issued with a £60 fine which increases to £120 per child if it is not paid within 21 days with a potential for prosecution for non-payment of 28 days. 

Whether or not a fine is issued or an alternative course of action is action is often dependent on the school and council area. 

How Legal Expert Can Help

Legal Expert boasts a team of experienced solicitors who specialise in a range of different areas of law, particularly claims against councils. We offer free advice and support via our helpline and live chat service. If you’d like to speak with us now, please get in touch.

How We Conducted Our Research Into Unauthorised Pupil Absence Fines

Following a number of inquiries from parents seeking clarification of the law and rules around unauthorised absences in their district, Legal Expert set out to investigate which councils are issuing fines to parents. 

We sent out Freedom of Information Requests to every Metropolitan and Unitary Council in England asking for the number of the fines for unauthorised pupil absences that have been issued in the last three years as well as the total sum.

We also asked, for the number of fines that were not paid within 21 days. Furthermore, LegalExpert enquired about any further action taken by the council following an unpaid fine.

Further action for unpaid fines could include; an Education Supervision Order, Community Order or even a Jail Order. 

In some instances, council’s referred us to the Government’s Parental Responsibility Measures Report for their latest statistics on fines issued. Where this was the case, we analysed the data accordingly. Any data collated from the these statistics are marked ‘Gov’.

Out of all 98 Metropolitan and Unitary Councils, 76% responded within the deadline.

See your local council’s statistics below:

Statistics On Unauthorised Pupil Absence Fines By Area

Jump to:

• Greater Manchester
• Merseyside
• North East
• South Yorkshire
• West Yorkshire
• Unitary Authorities

National Statistics

Metropolitan Councils

Barnsley Borough Council

No. of Fines Issued | Amount

2021/22: 1780 | £84,190.00

2022/23: 3126 | £141,300.05

2023/24: 3996 | £159.060.00

Increase of 124% between 2021/22 and 2023/24.

Total: 8902 | £225,490.05

No. not paid in 21 days: 1,822 (46%)

Further action: 1,060

Greater Manchester

 

Bury Council

No. of Fines Issued | Amount

2021/22: 826 | £42,360

2022/23: 1,866 | £89,520

2023/ June 24: 1,865 | £76,380

Increase of 126% between 2021/22 and 2023/24.

Total: 4557| £208,260

No. not paid in 21 days: 1,682 (37%)

Further action: 867

Rochdale Borough Council

No. of Fines Issued | Amount

2021/22: 574 | £8,280

2022/23: 3500 | £63,900

2023/24: 5250 | £229,860

Increase of 815% between 2021/22 and 2023/24.

Total: 9324| £302,040

No. not paid in 21 days: 902 (10%)

Further action: 407

Tameside Borough Council

No. of Fines Issued | Amount

2021/22: 1469 | £74,220

2022/23: 3670 | £188,940

2023/24: 3825 | £204,300

Increase of 175% between 2021/22 and 2023/24.

Total: 8964 | £467,460

No. not paid in 21 days: 418 (5%)

Further action: 0

Bolton Borough Council

2021/22: 3058 | £183,480

2022/23: 6657 | £399,420

2023/24: 7399 | £443,940

Increase of 141% between 2021/22 and 2023/24.

Total: 17114 | £1,026,840

No. not paid in 21 days: 587

Further action: 1784 referred for prosecution

Bury Borough Council

Penalty Notices Issued 

2021/22: 826

2022/23: 1,866

Prosecutions following non-payment of a penalty notice 

2021/22: 26

2022/23: 72

Manchester City Council

No. of Fines Issued | Amount

2021/22: 2362 | £93,198

2022/23: 9067| £484,707

2023/24: 9272 | £466,707

Increase of 293% between 2021/22 and 2023/24

Total: 20701 | £1,044,612

No. not paid in 21 days: 4562 (22%)

Further action: 2161 sent for prosecution

Oldham Borough Council

No. of Fines Issued | Amount

2021/22: 3348 | £87,005

2022/23: 4993| £237,005

2023/24: 6621 | £287,086

Increase of 98% between 2021/22 and 2023/24

Total: 14962 | £611,096

Salford City Council 

Penalty Notices Issued

2021/22: 2,225

2022/23: 3,403

Increase of 53%

Prosecutions following non-payment of a penalty notice

2021/22: 55

2022/23: 167

Stockport

2021/22: 807 | £48,420

2022/23: 1,713 | £102,780

2023/ June 24: 1,368| £82,080

Increase of 112% between 2021/22 and 2022/23.

Total: 3,888 | £233,280

No. not paid in 21 days: 565

Further Action (Prosecution in Magistrates Court under section 444(1) Education Act): 592

Trafford

Penalty Notices Issued

2021/22: 663

2022/23: 1,041

Increase 57%

Prosecutions following non-payment of a penalty notice

2021/22: 2

2022/23: 0

Wigan

2021/22: 191 | £7,080

2022/23: 653| £31,440

2023/ June 24: 560| £28,140

Increase of 242% between 2021/22 and 2022/23.

Total: 1,404 | £60,660

No. not paid in 21 days: 351

Further Action (Prosecution in Magistrates Court under section 444(1) Education Act): 108

Merseyside

Liverpool City Council

Penalty Notices Issued 

2021/22: 1,714

2022/23: 4,271

Prosecutions following non-payment of a penalty notice 

2021/22: 94

2022/23: 363

Sefton Borough Council

Penalty Notices Issued 

2021/22: 1,878

2022/23: 1,692

Prosecutions following non-payment of a penalty notice 

2021/22: 168

2022/23: 98

Knowsley Borough Council

Penalty Notices Issued 

2021/22: 174

2022/23: 464

Prosecutions following non-payment of a penalty notice 

2021/22: 20

2022/23: 72

St. Helen’s Borough Council

Penalty Notices Issued 

2021/22: 285

2022/23: 308

Increase of 8%

Prosecutions following non-payment of a penalty notice 

2021/22: 53

2022/23: 38

Wirral Borough Council

Penalty Notices Issued 

2021/22: 1,639

2022/23: 2,791

Increase of 70%

Prosecutions following non-payment of a penalty notice 

2021/22: 116

2022/23: 409

North East Councils

Durham County Council

No. of Fines Issued | Amount

2021/22: 1,023 | £10,860

2022/23: 1,517| £70,170

2023/24: 1,701| £91,118

Increase of 739% between 2021/22 and 2023/24

Total: 4,241 | £172,148

No. not paid in 21 days: 848 (20%)

Further action: 696 sent for prosecution

Newcastle Upon Tyne City Council

No. of Fines Issued | Amount

2021/22: 26 | £1,560

2022/23: 127| £7,620

2023/24: 254| £15,240

Increase of 877% between 2021/22 and 2023/24

Total: 407 | £24,420

No. not paid in 21 days: 344 (85%)

Further action: 144 sent for prosecution

Northumberland County Council

No. of Fines Issued | Amount

2021/22: 200 | £8,280

2022/23: 933| £42,120

2023/24: 1,222| £49,800

Increase of 511% between 2021/22 and 2023/24

Total: 2355 | £100,200

No. not paid in 21 days: 140 (6%)

Further action: 189 sent for prosecution

South Tyneside Council

No. of Fines Issued | Amount

2021/22: 1,286 | £55,560

2022/23: 1,904 | £88,620

2023/24: 1,822 | £71,080

Increase of 48% between 2021/22 and 2022/23

Total: 5012 | £215,260

No. not paid in 21 days: 173

Further action: 914 Proceeded to court

Darlington Borough Council

Penalty Notices Issued 

2021/22: 752

2022/23: 932

Increase of 24%

Prosecutions following non-payment of a penalty notice 

2021/22: 84

2022/23: 82

Gateshead Borough Council

No. of Fines Issued | Amount

2021/22: 186 | £960

2022/23: 325 | £10,680

2023/24: 323| £19,800

Increase of 74% between 2021/22 and 2022/23

Total: 834 | £31,440

Further action: 103 Prosecution following no payment

Hartlepool Borough Council

Penalty Notices Issued 

2021/22: 128

2022/23: 185

Increase of 45%

Prosecutions following non-payment of a penalty notice 

2021/22: 30

2022/23: 37

Middlesborough Borough Council

Penalty Notices Issued 

2021/22: 904

2022/23: 2,026

Increase of 124%

Prosecutions following non-payment of a penalty notice 

2021/22: 154

2022/23: 369

North Tyneside Borough Council

Penalty Notices Issued 

2021/22: 575

2022/23: 731

Increase of 27%

Prosecutions following non-payment of a penalty notice 

2021/22: 21

2022/23: 17

Stockton-On-Tees Borough Council

Penalty Notices Issued 

2021/22: 1,490

2022/23: 2,293

Increase of 54%

Prosecutions following non-payment of a penalty notice 

2021/22: 55

2022/23: 24

Sunderland City Council

Penalty Notices Issued 

2021/22: 339

2022/23: 274

Prosecutions following non-payment of a penalty notice 

2021/22: 89

2022/23: 52

South Yorkshire Councils

Barnsley Borough Council

No. of Fines Issued | Amount

2021/22: 1780 | £84,190.00

2022/23: 3126 | £141,300.05

2023/24: 3996 | £159.060.00

Increase of 124% between 2021/22 and 2023/24.

Total: 8902 | £225,490.05

No. not paid in 21 days: 1,822 (46%)

Further action: 1,060

Doncaster Borough Council

Penalty Notices Issued 

2021/22: 2,637

2022/23: 6,779

Increase of 157%

Prosecutions following non-payment of a penalty notice 

2021/22: 180

2022/23: 187

Rotherham Borough Council

No. of Fines Issued | Amount

2021/22: 803 | £23,766

2022/23: 2,684 | £111,733

2023/24: 2,803 | £180,934

Increase of 249% between 2021/22 and 2023/24

Total: 6290 | £316,433

No. not paid in 21 days: 947 (15%)

Further action: 149 Prosecutions following non-payment of penalty fines

Sheffield City Council

No. of Fines Issued | Amount

2021/22: 3387 | £186,480

2022/23: 4248 | £235,860

2023/24: 2840 | £154,860

Increase of 25% between 2021/22 and 2022/23

Total: 10475 | £577,200

No. not paid in 21 days: 1210 (12%)

Further action: 0

West Yorkshire Councils

Bradford City Council

No. of Fines Issued | Amount

2021/22: 3425 | £205,500

2022/23: 11960 | £368,261

2023/24: 12634 | £341,146

Increase of 269% between 2021/22 and 2023/24.

Total: 28019 | £914,907

No. not paid in 21 days: 5204 (19%)

Further action: 0

Calderdale Borough Council

No. of Fines Issued | Amount

2021/22: 1672 | £51,300

2022/23: 2457 | £143,720

2023/24: 2529 | £102,850

Increase of 51% between 2021/22 and 2023/24

Total: 6658 | £297,870

No. not paid in 21 days: 350

Further Action: 585 Fined

Coventry City Council

No. of Fines Issued | Amount

2021/22: 2,303 | £97,335

2022/23: 4,092 | £184,467

2023/24: 3,753 | £174,530

Increase of 78% between 2021/22 and 2022/23

Total: 10,148 | £456,332

No. not paid in 21 days: 559 (19%)

Kirklees Borough Council

No. of Fines Issued | Amount

2021/22: 1500 | £84,920

2022/23: 4378 | £253,200

2023/24: 5805| £328,201

Increase of 287% between 2021/22 and 2022/23

Total: 11683 | £666,321

No. not paid in 21 days: 1779 (15%)

Further action: 532 Court Fines

Leeds City Council

Penalty Notices Issued 

2021/22: 5,192

2022/23: 7,046

Increase of 36%

Prosecutions following non-payment of a penalty notice 

2021/22: 230

2022/23: 188

Wakefield City Council

No. of Fines Issued | Amount

2021/22: 1776 | £106,500

2022/23: 5661 | £339,660

2023/24: 7512 | £450,720

Increase of 323% between 2021/22 and 2023/24

Total: 14949 | £896,880

No. not paid in 21 days: 3861 (26%)

Further action: 0

York (City of Council)

Penalty Notices Issued 

2021/22: 381

2022/23: 1,126

Prosecutions following non-payment of a penalty notice 

2021/22: 2

2022/23: 5

Increase of 196% in number of fines issued.

Sandwell Borough Council

No. of Fines Issued | Amount

2021/22: 956 | £50,280

2022/23: 2718 | £148,500

2023/24: 3538 | £164,699

Increase of 270% between 2021/22 and 2023/24

Total: 7212 | £363,479

No. not paid in 21 days: 982 (14%)

Further action: 0

Wolverhampton (City of) Council

No. of Fines Issued | Amount

2021/22: 1102 | £26,414.00

2022/23: 2521 | £101,863.00

2023/24: 2354 | £145,980

Increase of 114% between 2021/22 and 2023/24

Total: 5977 | £274,257.00

No. not paid in 21 days: 295 (5%)

Further action: 295 Prosecutions following non-payment of penalty fines

Walsall Borough Council

No. of Fines Issued | Amount

2021/22: 813 | £48,780.00

2022/23: 1,740 | £104,400.00

2023/24: 4,088 | £245,280.00

Increase of 403% between 2021/22 and 2023/24

Total: 6641 | £398,460.00

No. not paid in 21 days: 636 (10%)

Further action: 137 Prosecutions following non-payment of penalty fines 

Unitary Authorities

Blackpool Council

Blackpool Council has issued £486K worth of fines to parents for unauthorised pupil absences since 2021 with figures rising year on year.

Our investigation revealed a 56% rise in the number of fines issued to Blackpool parents in the last three years with £190,680 worth of fines handed out in a 12-month-period.

Between 2021/22, 960 penalty notices were issued to parents for unauthorised absences, rising to 1,589 the following year.

This year so far, 1,498 fines have been issued totalling £179,760 – LegalExpert has found. 

Parents who don’t pay the fine in time, can be subjected to further action which could include an Education Supervision Order, Community Order or even a Jail Order. 

In Blackpool, there have been 540 non-paid fines that resulted in further action in the last three years. 

Between 2021/22, 107 unpaid penalties had further consequences, rising to 245 the following year. So far this academic year, 188 non-paid fines have resulted in further action.

Bath and North East Somerset Council

No. of Fines Issued | Amount

2021/22: 551 | £27,360

2022/23: 719 | £39,720

2023/24: 974 | £46,020

Increase of 77% between 2021/22 and 2023/24.

Total: 2244 | £113,100

No. not paid in 21 days: 392 (17%)

Further action: 173 Not paid and preparation for legal action via the courts

Bedford Borough Council

No. of Fines Issued 

2021/22: 438 (Gov.)

2022/23: 432 (Gov.)

Value of Fines Issued

2021/22: £14,880

2022/23: £27,300

2023/24: £54,060

Total Amount: £96,240

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council

No. of Fines Issued | Amount

2021/22: 1737 | £37,785

2022/23: 2782 | £126,520

2023/24: 2583 | £153,709

Increase of 49% between 2021/22 and 2023/24.

Total: 7102 | £318,014

No. not paid in 21 days: 710 (10%)

Further action: 445

Brighton and Hove City Council

No. of Fines Issued | Amount

2021/22: 755 | £58,320

2022/23: 1,948 | £143,280

2023/24: 2,522 | £185,820

Increase of 234% between 2021/22 and 2023/24.

Total: 5225 | £387,420

No. not paid in 21 days: 1233 (24%)

Further action: 101

Buckinghamshire Council

No. of Fines Issued | Amount

2021/22: 797 | £47,820

2022/23: 1,412 | £84,720

2023/24: 2,126 | £127,560

Increase of 167% between 2021/22 and 2023/24.

Total: 4335 | £260,100

No. not paid in 21 days: 856 (20%)

Further action: 31

Cheshire East Council

No. of Fines Issued | Amount

2021/22: 1167 | £48,660

2022/23: 1366 | £50,600

2023/24: 1945 | £87,960

Increase of 81% between 2021/22 and 2023/24.

Total: 4478 | £187,220

No. not paid in 21 days: 1384 (31%)

Further action: 0

Dorset Council

No. of Fines Issued | Amount

2021/22: 146 | £5,040.00

2022/23: 1380 | £44,220.00

2023/24: 2177 | £93,180.00

Increase of 1391% between 2021/22 and 2023/24

Total: 3703 | £142,440.00

No. not paid in 21 days: 30

Further action: 0

East Riding Council

No. of Fines Issued | Amount

2021/22: 1623 | £77,940

2022/23: 3496 | £82,560

2023/24: 2506 | £101,880

Increase of 115% between 2021/22 and 2022/23

Total: 7625 | £262,380

No. not paid in 21 days: 1174 (15%)

Further action: 30 Magistraties Court, Fine

Halton Borough Council

No. of Fines Issued | Amount

2021/22: 751 | £12,180

2022/23: 924 | £35,040

2023/24: 432 | £33,480

Increase of 23% between 2021/22 and 2022/23

Total: 2107 | £80,700

No. not paid in 21 days: 906 (43%)

Further action: 534 (Sent to EWS [Education Welfare System] for Prosecution)

Hull City Council

No. of Fines Issued | Amount

2021/22: 1,572 | £52,470

2022/23: 2,424| £87,660

2023/24: 2,542 | £100,800

Increase of 62% between 2021/22 and 2023/24

Total: 6,538 | £240,930

No. not paid in 21 days: 2444 (37%)

Further Action: 1413

Leicester City Council

No. of Fines Issued | Amount

2021/22: 1228 | £65,700.00

2022/23: 6052| £355,290.00

2023/24: 6256 | £365,880.00

Increase of 409% between 2021/22 and 2023/24

Total: 13536 | £786,870.00

No. not paid in 21 days: 1171 (9%)

Further Action: 0

Medway Council

No. of Fines Issued | Amount

2021/22: 1,740| £83,040

2022/23: 3419| £163,860

2023/24: 2563| £97,320

Increase of 96% between 2021/22 and 2022/23

Total: 7,722| £344,220

No. not paid in 21 days: 1165 (15%)

Further Action: 294 cases referred to court

Peterborough City Council

No. of Fines Issued | Amount

2021/22: 1,483 | £71,340

2022/23: 3,545| £179,480

2023/24: 4,220 | £209,880

Increase of 185% between 2021/22 and 2023/24

Total: 9,248 | £460,700

No. not paid in 21 days: 289

Further Action: 791

No. of Fines Issued | Amount

2021/22: 1,237 | £74,220

2022/23: 2,096| £125,760

2023/24: 1,583 | £94,980

Increase of 69% between 2021/22 and 2022/23

Total: 4916 | £294,960

No. not paid in 21 days: 879 (18%)

Further Action: 394 Prosecuted

Reading Borough Council

No. of Fines Issued | Amount

2021/22: 402 | £21,480

2022/23: 739 | £39,380

2023/24: 607 | £30,840

Increase of 84% between 2021/22 and 2022/23.

Total: 1749| £91,700

No. not paid in 21 days: 332 (19%)

Further Action: 15 Prosecutions

Redcar and Cleveland Council

No. of Fines Issued | Amount

2021/22: 442 | £12,940.90

2022/23: 1097 | £46,485.00

2023/24: 1294 | £65,584.00

Increase of 407% between 2021/22 and 2023/24.

Total: 2833 | £125,009.90

No. not paid in 21 days: 20

Further Action: 167 Fined and 28 Conditional Discharge

Somerset Council

No. of Fines Issued

2021/22: 879

2022/23: 1799

Increase of 105%

Prosecutions following non-payment of a penalty notice 

2021/22: 59

2022/23: 64

Slough Borough Council

No. of Fines Issued | Amount

2021/22: 1407 | £60,780

2022/23: 1753 | £90,000

2023/24: 1641 | £86,000

Increase of 48% between 2021/22 and 2022/23

Total: 4801 | £236,780

No. not paid in 21 days: 381+ (*Data for 2021/22 not available due to ‘change in recording and reporting functions)

Further Action: 1

Thurrock Council

No. of Fines Issued | Amount

2021/22: 1008 | £120,960

2022/23: 1751 | £210,120

2023/24: 1496 | £179,520

Increase of 48% between 2021/22 and 2023/24.

Total: 4255 | £510,600

No. not paid in 21 days: 410 (10%)

Further Action: Conditional Discharge (30), Prosecutions for non payment (84)

Torbay Council

No. of Fines Issued | Amount

2021/22: 234 | £7,200

2022/23: 584 | £28,440

2023/24: 756 | £31,380

Increase of 223% between 2021/22 and 2023/24.

Total: 1574 | £67,020

No. not paid in 21 days: 98 (6%)

Further Action: 218 Prosecutions for unpaid fines

West Northamptonshire Council

No. of Fines Issued | Amount

2021/22: 395 | £31,080

2022/23: 1492 | £120,780

2023/24: 1427 | £114,960

Increase of 261% between 2021/22 and 2023/24

Total: 3314 | £266,820

No. not paid in 21 days: 2252 (68%)

Wokingham Council

No. of Fines Issued | Amount

2021/22: 303 | £17,040

2022/23: 1172 | £64,440

2023/24: 1315 | £74,160

Increase of 334% between 2021/22 and 2023/24

Total: 2790 | £155,640

No. not paid in 21 days: 37

Further Action: 41

Around 4,000 house fires across the UK every year are caused by faulty electrics, according to the Home Office.

Appliances, wiring and overloaded sockets have the potential to destroy properties and cause serious damage.

Recently, JF Law (of which Legal Expert trades under) secured a six-figure settlement for a mum whose two children were killed in a devastating house fire in Cambridgeshire in December 2022. 

The mother, Jade Horton – shattered major bones in her body – including both her legs after leaping from a second-storey window to escape the blaze. 

Her two children, Isaac, aged 3 and Sienna, aged 7 did not survive. 

In March 2022, an inquest heard how a ‘perfect storm of bad luck’ effectively created a chimney in the home allowing the fire to spread rapidly from three-year-old, Isaac’s first-floor bedroom – up the staircase and into the bedroom of seven-year-old Sienna. 

Fire Investigation Officer from Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service, Peter Jones explained to the court how on the balance of probabilities, the fire started in the first floor bedroom, from an electronic device at the foot of Isaac’s bed thought to be a TV.

Through rigorous investigation, Head of Serious Injury and Multi Track at JF Law, Clare Morris has managed to finally secure a settlement for the grieving mum.

She said: “This is the most tragic case I’ve ever dealt with. I am deeply honoured to have been able to assist in this small way and to have helped Jade get the result she so deeply deserves.

“Nothing can replace what she has lost but I hope settling the claims brings some peace and comfort.”

Ms Morris, of JF Law, had noticed that at the 2022 inquest, fire investigator Mr Jones had mentioned that officers had found a screen frame in the debris at the seat of the fire. 

Following enquiries with the police, it was established that the screen frame and some components of the “electrical product” were held in evidence.

An engineer was then instructed to collect and inspect the remnants to establish whether it was indeed a television and if so, who the manufacturer was. 

After some initial resistance, the manufacturer of the television agreed to compensate Jade and negotiations resulted in a six-figure settlement. 

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How We Conducted Our Research Into Electrical House Fires

The incident prompted Legal Expert to conduct an investigation into Electrical Fires across the UK. 

We sent Freedom of Information Requests to 50 Fire and Rescue Services nationwide, asking for the number of electrical fires in domestic properties in the last three years as well as, how many were caused by electrical products. 

Legal Expert also enquired as to the most common products to cause electrical fires in the home as well as the number of fatalities and injuries the fire service has recorded as a result of such fires in the last three years. 

See the results broken down by local Fire and Rescue Service below:

Statistics on Electrical House Fires In Every UK Area

Jump to:

• London
• North East
• North West
• Yorkshire
• East Midlands
• West Midlands
• South East
• East of England
• South West
• Wales
• Northern Ireland

London

London Fire Brigade

Number of electrical fires in the home

2021 – 2719

2022 – 2650

2023 – 2565

2024 – 1279

Total: 9213

Top Five Appliance Causes | Total Fires Caused

1. Faulty fuel supplies – Electricity | 3,729
2. Cooking – other cooking | 2,964
3. Fault in equipment or appliance | 2,663
4. Combustible articles too close to
   heat source (or fire) | 1,089
5. Overheating, unknown cause | 971

Fatalities and Injuries (From Electrical Fires Only) 

(Between April 6 – April 5 2021/24)

Fatalities: 25

Injuries: 1081

North East

Humberside Fire and Rescue Service

Number of electrical fires in the home

(Between April 6 – April 5)

2021/22 – 163

2022/23 – 143

20223/23 – 151

Total: 457

Top Five Appliance Causes | Total Fires Caused

1. Electricity supply – Wiring, cabling, plugs| 190
2. Cooker incl. oven | 101
3. Tumble Dryer| 57
4. Electricity supply – Apparatus – batteries, generators | 39
5. Other appliance or equipment | 35

Fatalities and Injuries 

(Between April 6 – April 5 2021/24)

Fatalities: 0

Injuries: 74

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Number of electrical fires in the home

(Between April 6 – April 5)

2021/22 – 297

2022/23 – 298

20223/23 – 304

Total: 899

Top Five Appliance Causes | Total Fires Caused

1. Cooker incl. oven| 391
2. Tumble Dryer| 54
3. Grill/Toaster| 46
4. Microwave| 41
5. Washing Machine| 34

Fatalities and Injuries 

(Between April 6 – April 5 2021/24)

Fatalities: 1

Injuries: 12

North West

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service

Number of electrical fires in the home

(Between April 6 – April 5)

2021/22 – 86

2022/23 – 86

20223/23 – 92

Top Five Appliance Causes | Total Fires Caused

1. Electricity supply – wiring, cabling plugs | 175
2. Electricity Supply – Apparatus – batteries, generators | 46
3. Other domestic style appliances – tumble dryer | 24
4. Other domestic style appliances – Fridge/Freezer | 14
5. Electric Lighting – Other Lights | 12

Fatalities and Injuries 

(Between April 6 – April 5 2021/24)

Fatalities: 3

Serious Injuries: 1

Slight Injuries: 10

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service

Number of electrical fires in the home

(Between April 6 – April 5)

2021/22 – 759

2022/23 – 903

20223/23 – 945

Total: 2607

Fatalities and Injuries 

(Between April 6 – April 5 2021/24)

Fatalities: 5

Injuries: 769

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service

Number of electrical fires in the home

(Between April 6 – April 5)

2021/22 – 502

2022/23 – 454

20223/23 – 444

Total: 1400

Top Five Appliance Causes | Total Fires Caused

• Cooking appliance – Cooker incl. oven
• Electricity supply – Apparatus – batteries, generators
• Cooking appliance – Ring/hot place (separate appliance)
• Cooking appliance – Grill/Toaster
• Electricity supply – Wiring, cabling, plugs

Fatalities and Injuries 

(Between April 6 – April 5 2021/24)

Fatalities: 5

Injuries:

• Victim went to hospital, injuries appear to be Serious | 16
• Victim went to hospital, injuries appear to be Slight | 23

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service

Number of electrical fires in the home

(Between April 6 – April 5)

2021/22 – 516

2022/23 – 449

20223/23 – 445

Total: 1410

Top Five Appliance Causes | Total Fires Caused (Between 2021/24)

1. Cooking appliance – Cooker incl oven| 475
2. Electricity supply – Wiring, cabling, plugs | 273
3. Cooking appliance – Grill/toaster | 132
4. Cooking appliance – Ring/hot plate (separate appliance) | 130
5. Cooking appliance – Microwave oven | 69

Fatalities and Injuries 

(Between April 6 – April 5 2021/24)

Fatalities: 4

Serious Injuries: 24

Slight Injuries: 98

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service

Number of electrical fires in the home

(Between April 6 – April 5)

2021/22 – 295

2022/23 – 445

20223/23 – 440

Total: 1180

Top Five Appliance Causes | Total Fires Caused

1. Cooker incl. oven | 558
2. Wiring, cabling, plugs| 377
3. Microwave Oven| 137
4. Grill/Toaster| 96
5. Tumble Dryer| 82

Fatalities and Injuries 

(Between April 6 – April 5 2021/24)

Fatalities: 4

Injury: 36

Yorkshire

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service

Number of electrical fires in the home

(Between 2021-2024)

2021/22 – 410

2022/23 – 350

20223/23 – 367

Total: 1,127

Top Five Appliance Causes | Total Fires Caused 

1. Cooker Inc. Oven | 450
2. Wiring, Cabling, Plugs | 293
3. Microwave Oven | 74
4. Ring or Hot Plate | 81
5. Grill/ Toaster| 48

Fatalities and Injuries 

(Between April 6 – April 5 2021/24)

Fatalities: 4

Injuries (Serious/Slight): 171

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service

Number of electrical fires in the home

(Between April 6 – April 5)

2021/22 – 124

2022/23 – 145

20223/23 – 116

Total: 385

Top Five Appliance Causes | Total Fires Caused 

1. Tumble Dryer| 59
2. Other Domestic Style Appliance| 34
3. Washing Machine| 31
4. Fridge/Freezer| 17
5. Other Heating Equipment | 9

Fatalities and Injuries 

(Between April 6 – April 5 2021/24)

Fatalities: 1

Injuries (Hospital): 58

Injuries (First Aid): 41

East Midlands

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service

Number of electrical fires in the home

(Between April 6 – April 5)

2021/22 – 99

2022/23 – 98

20223/23 – 119

Total: 316

Top Five Appliance Causes | Total Fires Caused

1. Wiring, cabling plugs | 222
2. Electrical Fault | 119
3. Apparatus – Batteries/Generators| 76
4. Tumble Dryer | 55
5. Fluorescent Lights | 18

Fatalities and Injuries 

(Between April 6 – April 5 2021/24)

Fatalities: 6

Injuries: 16

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service

Number of electrical fires in the home

(Between April 6 – April 5)

2021/22 – 119

2022/23 – 136

20223/23 – 140

Total: 395

Top Five Appliance Causes | Total Fires Caused

1. Wiring, cabling plugs | 143
2. Grill/Toaster | 44
3. Tumble Dryer| 39
4. Apparatus – Batteries/Generators | 37
5. Microwave Oven | 25

Fatalities and Injuries 

(Between April 6 – April 5 2021/24)

Fatalities: 2

Injuries: 29

Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service

Number of electrical fires in the home

(Between April 6 – April 5)

2021/22 – 189

2022/23 – 166

20223/23 – 180

Total: 535

Top Five Appliance Causes | Total Fires Caused

1. Cooking appliance – Cooker inc. oven | 191
2. Electricity supply – Wiring, cabling, plus | 116
3. Cooking appliance – Ring/ hot plate (separate appliance)| 54
4. Other domestic style appliance – Tumble dryer | 46
5. Cooking appliance – Microwave oven | 45

Fatalities and Injuries 

(Between April 6 – April 5 2021/24)

Fatalities: 2

Injuries: 129

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service

Number of electrical fires in the home

(Between April 6 – April 5)

2021/22 – 142

2022/23 – 133

20223/23 – 139

Total: 414

Top Five Appliance Causes

• Extractor fan
• Dishwasher
• Refrigerator
• Tumble dryer
• Washing machine

Fatalities and Injuries 

(Between April 6 – April 5 2021/24)

Fatalities: 0

Total Casualties: 23

West Midlands

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service

Number of electrical fires in the home

(Between April 6 – April 5)

2021/22 – 109

2022/23 – 104

20223/23 – 105

Total: 318

Top Five Appliance Causes | Total Fires Caused

1. Tumble Dryer| 32
2. Apparatus, batteries, generators | 44
3. Washing machine| 18
4. Cooker | 7
5. Fridge/Freezer | 7

Fatalities and Injuries 

(Between April 6 – April 5 2021/24)

Fatalities: 2

Injuries: Precautionary check recommended (10), First aid given at the scene (5), Victim went to hospitals injuries appeared to be slight (13)

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service

Number of electrical fires in the home

(Between April 6 – April 5)

2021/22 – 119

2022/23 – 125

20223/23 – 138

Total: 382

Top Five Appliance Causes | Total Fires Caused

• Cooking appliance-Cooker incl. oven
• Electricity supply-Wiring, cabling, plugs
• Cooking appliance-Grill/Toaster
• Cooking appliance-Microwave oven
• Electricity supply-Apparatus – batteries, generators

Fatalities and Injuries 

(Between April 6 – April 5 2021/24)

Fatalities: 3

Slight Injuries: 0

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service

Number of electrical fires in the home

(Between April 6 – April 5)

2021/22 – 295

2022/23 – 445

20223/23 – 440

Total: 1,180

Top Five Appliance Causes | Total Fires Caused

• Cooker incl. oven | 558
• Wiring, Cabling and Plugs | 377
• Grill/Toaster | 135
• Microwave Oven | 67
• Tumble Dryer | 51

Fatalities and Injuries 

(Between April 6 – April 5 2021/24)

Fatalities: 4

Injuries: 36

Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service

Number of electrical fires in the home

(Between April 6 – April 5)

2021/22 – 36

2022/23 – 54

20223/23 – 51

Total: 141

Top Five Appliance Causes | Total Fires Caused

1. Wiring, Cabling, Plugs| 27
2. Tumble Dryer| 17
3. Dishwasher| 4
4. Microwave| 4
5. Cooker| 3

Fatalities and Injuries 

(Between April 6 – April 5 2021/24)

Fatalities: 0

Slight Injuries: 15

South East

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service

Number of electrical fires in the home

(Between April 6 – April 5)

2021/22 – 321

2022/23 – 247

20223/23 – 316

Total: 884

Top Five Appliance Causes | Total Fires Caused

1. Cooker incl. oven | 293
2. Ring/hot plate (separate appliance) | 98
3. Microwave Oven | 66
4. Grill/Toaster | 49
5. Electric Lighting | 14

Fatalities and Injuries 

(Between April 6 – April 5 2021/24)

Fatalities: 1

Serious Injuries: 5

Slight Injuries: 39

Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service

Number of electrical fires in the home

(Between April 6 – April 5)

2021/22 – 143

2022/23 – 128

20223/23 – 139

Total: 410

Top Five Appliance Causes | Total Fires Caused

• Cooker incl. oven
• Fluorescent lights
• Extractor Fan
• Fridge/Freezer
• Tumble dryer

Fatalities and Injuries 

(Between April 6 – April 5 2021/24)

Fatalities: 4

Injuries:

• Victim went to hospital, injuries appear to be Serious 0
• Victim went to hospital, injuries appear to be Slight 3
• First aid given at scene 12
• Precautionary check recommended

Kent Fire and Rescue Service

Number of electrical fires in the home

(Between April 6 – April 5)

2021/22 – 316

2022/23 – 363

20223/23 – 312

Total: 991

Top Five Appliance Causes | Total Fires Caused

1. Cooker incl. oven | 289
2. Wiring, cabling, plugs | 264
3. Tumble dryer | 98
4. Ring/hot plate (separate appliance) | 88
5. Grill/Toaster | 64

Fatalities and Injuries 

(Between April 6 – April 5 2021/24)

Fatalities: 5 or fewer

Injuries: 109

Surrey Fire and Rescue Service

Number of electrical fires in the home

(Between April 6 – April 5)

2021/22 – 305

2022/23 – 255

20223/23 – 276

Total: 836

Top Five Appliance Causes | Total Fires Caused

1. Cooker Inc. Oven | 294
2. Wiring, Cabling and Plugs | 308
3. Apparatus – Batteries/Generators | 102
4. Ring/Hot Plate | 72
5. Grill/ Toaster | 47

Fatalities and Injuries 

(Between April 6 – April 5 2021/24)

Fatalities: 0

Slight Injuries: 149

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service

Number of electrical fires in the home

(Between April 6 – April 5)

2021/22 – 43

2022/23 – 38

20223/23 – 45

Total: 126

Top Five Appliance Causes | Total Fires Caused

1. Faulty fuel supply – electricity | 65
2. Fault in equipment or appliance | 32
3. Overheating, unknown cause | 21
4. Faulty leads to equipment or appliance | 4
5. Negligent use of equipment or appliance (heat source) | 4

Fatalities and Injuries 

(Between April 6 – April 5 2021/24)

Fatalities: 1

Slight Injuries: 5

East of England

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Number of electrical fires in the home

(Between April 6 – April 5)

2021/22 – 183

2022/23 – 193

20223/23 – 209

Top Five Appliance Causes | Total Fires Caused

1. Wiring, cabling plugs | 254
2. Cooker incl. oven | 188
3. Electrical Fault | 172
4. Apparatus – batteries, generators| 104
5. Ring/hot plate (separate appliance) | 59

Fatalities and Injuries 

(Between April 6 – April 5 2021/24)

Fatalities: 5

Injuries: 80

Essex County Fire & Rescue Service

Number of electrical fires in the home

(Between 2021-2024)

2021/22 – 357

2022/23 – 352

20223/23 – 347

Total: 1,056

Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service

Number of electrical fires in the home

(Between April 6 – April 5)

2021/22 – 246

2022/23 – 288

20223/23 – 319

Total: 853

Top Five Appliance Causes | Total Fires Caused

1. Cooker Incl. oven
2. Wiring/Cables/plugs
3. Electrical Fault
4. Ring or Hotplate
5. Microwave

Fatalities and Injuries 

(Between April 6 – April 5 2021/24)

Fatalities: Less than 5

Injured (incl. rescue with injury): 54

Rescued (rescue with injury): 38

Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service

Number of electrical fires in the home

(Between April 6 – April 5)

2021/22 – 123

2022/23 – 108

20223/23 – 90

Total: 321

Top Five Appliance Causes | Total Fires Caused

1. Wiring, Cabling, Plugs | 118
2. Washing Machine | 32
3. Cooker Incl. Oven| 27
4. Tumble Dryer | 26
5. Fridge/Freezer | 10

Fatalities and Injuries 

(Between April 6 – April 5 2021/24)

Fatalities: 1

Injuries: 25

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service

Number of electrical fires in the home

(Between April 6 – April 5)

2021/22 – 233

2022/23 – 202

20223/23 – 216

Total: 651

Top Five Appliance Causes | Total Fires Caused

1. Cooker incl oven | 268
2. Wiring, Cabling , Plugs| 164
3. Electrical Fault| 160
4. Ring/Hot Plate| 78
5. Tumble Dryer| 37

Fatalities and Injuries 

(Between April 6 – April 5 2021/24)

Fatalities: 3

Injury (Incl. rescue with injury): 206

Rescued (Rescue without injury): 2

South West

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service

Number of electrical fires in the home

(Between April 6 – April 5)

2021/22 – 33

2022/23 – 28

20223/23 – 35

Top Five Appliance Causes | Total Fires Caused

1. Heater/Fire| 6
2. Extractor Fan| 3
3. Tumble Dryer| 3
4. Dishwasher| 3
5. Washing Machine | 3

Fatalities and Injuries 

(Between April 6 – April 5 2021/24)

Fatalities: 0

Injuries: 2

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service

Number of electrical fires in the home

(Between April 6 – April 5)

2021/22 – 168

2022/23 – 186

20223/23 – 175

Total: 529

Top Five Appliance Causes | Total Fires Caused

• Tumble Dryer
• Washing Machine
• Fluorescent Lights
• Fridge/Freezer
• Dishwasher

Fatalities and Injuries 

(Between April 6 – April 5 2021/24)

Fatalities: 1

Serious Injurie: 1

Slight Injuries: 40

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service

Number of electrical fires in the home

(Between April 6 – April 5)

2021/22 – 163

2022/23 – 153

20223/23 – 162

Total: 478

Top Five Appliance Causes | Total Fires Caused

1. Electricity supply – Wiring, cabling, plugs| 169
2. Electricity supply – Apparatus – batteries,
   generators| 34
3. Other domestic style appliance – Tumble dryer| 27
4. Other domestic style appliance – Washing
   machine| 25
5. Other appliance or equipment | 13

Fatalities and Injuries 

(Between April 6 – April 5 2021/24)

Injuries: 22

Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service

Number of electrical fires in the home

(Between April 6 – April 5)

2021/22 – 178

2022/23 – 180

20223/23 – 180

Top Five Appliance Causes 

1. Cooker incl. oven
2. Wiring, cabling, plugs
3. Microwave oven
4. Electrical Fault
5. Apparatus – batteries, generators

Fatalities and Injuries 

(Between April 6 – April 5 2021/24)

Fatalities: 2

Injuries: 131

Wales

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service

Number of electrical fires in the home

(Between April 6 – April 5)

2021/22 – 313

2022/23 – 276

20223/23 – 286

Total: 875

Top Five Appliance Causes | Total Fires Caused

1. Cooker incl oven | 297
2. Wiring, Cabling , Plugs| 164
3. Ring/Hot Plate| 90
4. Tumble Dryer| 70
5. Apparatus – batteries/generators | 51

Fatalities and Injuries 

(Between April 6 – April 5 2021/24)

Fatalities: 7

Electrical Fires Attended Casualties: 91

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service

Number of electrical fires in the home

(Between April 6 – April 5)

2021/22 – 261

2022/23 – 227

20223/23 – 225

Total: 713

Top Five Appliance Causes | Total Fires Caused

1. Cooker incl. oven | 335
2. Tumble Dryers| 53
3. Microwave Oven| 49
4. Grill/Toaster| 40
5. Heaters/Fires | 26

Fatalities and Injuries 

(Between April 6 – April 5 2021/24)

Fatalities: 3

Injury: 41

Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service

Number of electrical fires in the home

(Between April 6 – April 5)

2021/22 – 368

2022/23 – 348

20223/23 – 394

Total: 1110

Top Five Appliance Causes | Total Fires Caused

1. Cooking Appliance | 417
2. Other Domestic Style Applicance | 97
3. Heating Equipment | 89
4. Electric Lighting | 63
5. Industrial Equiment | 47

Fatalities and Injuries 

(Between April 6 – April 5 2021/24)

Fatalities: 9

Casualties: 258

Rescues: 64