US Number of Total Arrests in Metropolitan Counties By Race and Ethnicity for Arson Offenses in 2020
According to the FBI UCR data, in 2020, there were 1,031 total arrests made in US metropolitan counties for arson offenses.
By Race: The highest number of those arrested were identified as White (811), followed by Black or African American (193), and Asian (16).
By Ethnicity: Ethnicity information was reported for 902 (87%) of those arrested. Among those for whom ethnicity was reported, the highest number were identified as Not Hispanic or Latino (723), followed by Hispanic or Latino (179).
The charts and tables below shows the arson arrests made in US metropolitan counties by race and ethnicity.
You can see similar information for adult and juvenile arrests in US metropolitan counties. You can also see similar information for different types of offenses in US metropolitan counties.
You can also see similar information for arrests made in the following population groups: all arrests, arrests in cities, arrests in nonmetropolitan counties, and arrests in suburban areas,
| Race | Number of Arrests | Percent of Total (%) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 811 | 78.7 |
| Black or African American | 193 | 18.7 |
| Asian | 16 | 1.6 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 10 | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.1 |
| Ethnicity | Number of Arrests | Percent of Total (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Not Hispanic or Latino | 723 | 80.2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 179 | 19.8 |
