1999-2020 CHURCH VIOLENCE STATISTICS

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Mass Murders by Year

Statistics by Year of the 17 Mass Murders Associated with Faith-Based Organizations.

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Mass Murders by Attack Trigger

Statistics by Attack Trigger of the 17 Mass Murders Associated with Faith-Based Organizations

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Overall Murders by Year

Statistics by Year of the 2,283 Deadly Force Incidents Associated with Faith-Based Organizations from 1999-2018.

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Overall Attacks by Attack Trigger

Statistics by Attack Trigger of the 1,967 Deadly Force Incidents Associated with Faith-Based Organizations from 1999-2018 where the motive was recorded.

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1999-2020 (21 years):

2,361 DFI’s --> 624 (26.43%) DFI’s resulted in murder --> 1,047 violent deaths 

NOT JUST NUMBERS.

Weapon Used

Attack Location

Off Hours vs During Event

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ATTACK TRIGGERS
Nearly 53% of all deadly force incidents at faith-based organizations are due to a robbery, domestic violence, or a personal conflict.

PARKING LOT
Over 75% of deadly force incidents occurred (or began) outside on ministry property, parking lot or activity location

AFTER HOURS
Over 61% of attacks occurred when no event was happening

UPDATED 1.08.23

DEADLY FORCE INCIDENT STATISTICS

UPDATED 1.08.23

THE INCREASING THREAT TO HOUSES OF WORSHIP