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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40. Delaware
> Cases of reported arson (2017-2021): 38
> Arson cases per 100,000 residents (2017-2021): 3.8 — 22nd fewest
> Population (2020): 989,948 — 6th smallest
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39. Mississippi
> Cases of reported arson (2017-2021): 44
> Arson cases per 100,000 residents (2017-2021): 1.5 — 9th fewest
> Population (2020): 2,961,279 — 17th smallest
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38. South Dakota
> Cases of reported arson (2017-2021): 45
> Arson cases per 100,000 residents (2017-2021): 5.1 — 25th most
> Population (2020): 886,667 — 5th smallest
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37. Arkansas
> Cases of reported arson (2017-2021): 48
> Arson cases per 100,000 residents (2017-2021): 1.6 — 10th fewest
> Population (2020): 3,011,524 — 18th smallest
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36. Maine
> Cases of reported arson (2017-2021): 58
> Arson cases per 100,000 residents (2017-2021): 4.3 — 23rd fewest
> Population (2020): 1,362,359 — 9th smallest
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