The data displays the number of terrorist attacks in the U.S. in 2017, by target type. In 2017, the most common target of attacks were religious figures/institutions. Religious figures/institutions were the target of 13 attacks during the year in contrast to 2 attacks on educational institutions.
Abortion related | 1 |
Business | 8 |
Educational institution | 2 |
Government (general) | 3 |
Journalists, media | 1 |
Military | 2 |
Police | 6 |
Private citizens and property | 28 |
Religious figures/institutions | 13 |
Transportation | 2 |
Airports and aircraft | 3 |
Tourists | 1 |