Arson is also sometimes used to target people with different characteristics from the perpetrator http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-36737529 and abroad http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/sweden-mosque-fire-arson-stockholm-police-jakobsberg-imam-ali-islamic-centre-a7711431.html
London Fire Brigade have initiated a campaign to tackle domestic violence and racially aggravated attacks with arson proof letterboxes. They are planning to fit over 400 arson proof letterboxes across Bexley in a pilot scheme to help protect victims of domestic abuse and hate crimes. Crews aim to fit special letterboxes, smoke alarms and provide fire safety advice within 24 hours after a referral has been made identifying them at risk of a fire in their home. http://www.london-fire.gov.uk/news/LatestNewsReleases_Brigade-battles-domestic-violence-with-arson-proof-letterbox-drive.asp