What Do We Know About Arson

Overview

Measuring Arson
The problem and definition of recording
Recorded crime figures and police counting rules

The Prevalence of Arson
UK fire statistics
Recorded crime statistics
The British Crime Survey
Financial Impact

Risk Profile
Times of offence

Location of Arson Offences
Overview
Commerce and Industry
Places of Worship
Rural Areas
Dwellings
Schools
Vehicles

Offender Profile
Overview
General Characteristics
Age & Gender
Mental Illness
Motivation
Turning Motives into Strategy

National Strategy
Overview
Measuring Performance
The Arson Scoping Study
The Arson Control Forum
The Property Crime Reduction Action Team
The Arson Prevention Bureau