Identity Theft in New York
Outcomes across 40 counties · DCJS Pretrial Release Data
Based on 7,610 public court records, Identity Theft cases across 40 New York counties have a 34.8% average dismissal rate and a 65.0% average conviction rate. Outcomes vary significantly by county — browse the data below to compare.
Dismissal rate includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. Rates vary across counties. Data sourced from New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Last updated: March 2026
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Comparison by County
| County | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Avg Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk | 774 | 32.8% | 67.0% | 4.7 months |
| Queens | 655 | 45.1% | 54.9% | 6.0 months |
| New York | 652 | 47.6% | 52.4% | 6.0 months |
| Kings | 596 | 69.3% | 30.7% | 6.0 months |
| Bronx | 593 | 60.0% | 40.0% | 6.0 months |
| Erie | 541 | 31.2% | 68.3% | 3.7 months |
| Nassau | 499 | 18.0% | 81.6% | 6.3 months |
| Westchester | 326 | 16.4% | 83.6% | 4.9 months |
| Monroe | 250 | 33.0% | 66.5% | 4.4 months |
| Orange | 200 | 25.4% | 74.6% | 3.4 months |
| Onondaga | 192 | 44.3% | 55.7% | 8.0 months |
| Oneida | 184 | 20.1% | 79.1% | 4.3 months |
| Niagara | 173 | 18.4% | 80.9% | 3.3 months |
| Albany | 172 | 16.8% | 83.2% | 4.2 months |
| Richmond | 166 | 20.6% | 79.4% | 3.5 months |
| Chautauqua | 146 | 25.6% | 74.4% | 3.3 months |
| Chemung | 145 | 24.2% | 74.2% | 1.4 months |
| Broome | 124 | 42.4% | 57.6% | 5.0 months |
| Schenectady | 118 | 17.9% | 82.1% | 4.0 months |
| Oswego | 101 | 11.8% | 88.2% | 3.0 months |
| Dutchess | 96 | 20.5% | 79.5% | 4.0 months |
| Rensselaer | 96 | 20.0% | 80.0% | 6.1 months |
| Saratoga | 93 | 29.1% | 70.9% | 5.9 months |
| Ulster | 71 | 17.1% | 82.9% | 5.1 months |
| Jefferson | 66 | 20.0% | 80.0% | 4.3 months |
| Cayuga | 65 | 15.8% | 82.5% | 4.6 months |
| Cattaraugus | 59 | 10.4% | 89.6% | 2.1 months |
| Cortland | 49 | 15.0% | 82.5% | 5.4 months |
| Warren | 46 | 8.6% | 91.4% | 3.0 months |
| Montgomery | 44 | 2.9% | 97.1% | 2.8 months |
| Steuben | 44 | 43.2% | 56.8% | 4.0 months |
| Fulton | 39 | 16.7% | 83.3% | 2.8 months |
| Clinton | 36 | 10.3% | 89.7% | 3.8 months |
| Ontario | 36 | 17.1% | 82.9% | 4.5 months |
| Tompkins | 32 | 52.2% | 47.8% | 5.7 months |
| Chenango | 31 | 21.7% | 78.3% | 3.6 months |
| Genesee | 31 | 20.8% | 79.2% | 7.7 months |
| Madison | 24 | 0.0% | 100.0% | 5.9 months |
| St. Lawrence | 24 | 35.0% | 65.0% | 6.0 months |
| Rockland | 21 | 42.1% | 57.9% | 4.2 months |
Source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Outcomes by Charge Class
How outcomes differ by felony and misdemeanor classification for Identity Theft across New York.
| Charge Class | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| B Misdemeanor | 3,934 | 44.0% | 55.9% |
| A Misdemeanor | 2,449 | 28.2% | 71.7% |
| E Felony | 773 | 30.3% | 69.4% |
| D Felony | 591 | 20.4% | 78.8% |
Charge class reflects the severity classification at arrest. Outcomes vary by class due to differing prosecutorial priorities and plea bargaining patterns. Source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data.
Year-Over-Year Trends
How Identity Theft outcomes across New York have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,980 | 26.1% | 73.7% |
| 2020 | 834 | 36.1% | 63.6% |
| 2021 | 781 | 35.9% | 63.9% |
| 2022 | 892 | 37.1% | 62.7% |
| 2023 | 1,491 | 40.3% | 59.5% |
| 2024 | 1,509 | 39.8% | 60.0% |
Year reflects arrest year from DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Statewide figures are weighted averages across all counties.
Compare Identity Theft to Related Charges
See how Identity Theft outcomes compare side-by-side with related charges across New York.
Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Cases analyzed across 40 counties. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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