Special Report
States With the Most Arson
August 4, 2022 10:00 am
Last Updated: August 4, 2022 10:10 am
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5. Ohio
> Cases of reported arson (2017-2021): 2,316
> Arson cases per 100,000 residents (2017-2021): 19.6 — 7th most
> Population (2020): 11,799,448 — 7th largest
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4. California
> Cases of reported arson (2017-2021): 2,391
> Arson cases per 100,000 residents (2017-2021): 6.0 — 20th most
> Population (2020): 39,538,223 — the largest
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3. Illinois
> Cases of reported arson (2017-2021): 3,556
> Arson cases per 100,000 residents (2017-2021): 27.8 — 4th most
> Population (2020): 12,812,508 — 6th largest
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2. Florida
> Cases of reported arson (2017-2021): 3,688
> Arson cases per 100,000 residents (2017-2021): 17.1 — 8th most
> Population (2020): 21,538,187 — 3rd largest
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1. Texas
> Cases of reported arson (2017-2021): 3,835
> Arson cases per 100,000 residents (2017-2021): 13.2 — 12th most
> Population (2020): 29,145,505 — 2nd largest
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