Special Report

States With the Most Arson

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50. Alaska
> Cases of reported arson (2017-2021): 1
> Arson cases per 100,000 residents (2017-2021): 0.1 — the fewest
> Population (2020): 733,391 — 3rd smallest

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49. Hawaii
> Cases of reported arson (2017-2021): 3
> Arson cases per 100,000 residents (2017-2021): 0.2 — 2nd fewest
> Population (2020): 1,455,271 — 11th smallest

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47. Vermont
> Cases of reported arson (2017-2021): 4
> Arson cases per 100,000 residents (2017-2021): 0.6 — 4th fewest
> Population (2020): 643,077 — 2nd smallest

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47. Wyoming
> Cases of reported arson (2017-2021): 4
> Arson cases per 100,000 residents (2017-2021): 0.7 — 5th fewest
> Population (2020): 576,851 — the smallest

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46. Nebraska
> Cases of reported arson (2017-2021): 24
> Arson cases per 100,000 residents (2017-2021): 1.2 — 8th fewest
> Population (2020): 1,961,504 — 14th smallest

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