Robbery in New York
Outcomes across 39 counties · DCJS Pretrial Release Data
Based on 39,471 public court records, Robbery cases across 39 New York counties have a 53.0% average dismissal rate and a 45.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings | 9,268 | 73.6% | 25.5% | 6.3 months |
| New York | 8,180 | 54.7% | 44.3% | 5.8 months |
| Queens | 6,862 | 47.3% | 51.1% | 6.2 months |
| Bronx | 6,343 | 66.7% | 32.0% | 6.0 months |
| Nassau | 1,473 | 15.9% | 81.0% | 8.0 months |
| Erie | 931 | 37.2% | 59.9% | 6.7 months |
| Westchester | 913 | 40.0% | 57.7% | 8.2 months |
| Richmond | 862 | 43.4% | 54.8% | 6.1 months |
| Suffolk | 766 | 7.1% | 87.9% | 9.2 months |
| Monroe | 752 | 28.1% | 68.2% | 7.9 months |
| Onondaga | 639 | 27.7% | 69.6% | 9.8 months |
| Albany | 361 | 13.2% | 85.5% | 7.8 months |
| Orange | 209 | 24.1% | 73.3% | 8.4 months |
| Niagara | 201 | 27.3% | 67.2% | 8.4 months |
| Schenectady | 178 | 10.1% | 88.1% | 9.2 months |
| Broome | 170 | 25.5% | 69.0% | 7.9 months |
| Oneida | 152 | 15.5% | 80.3% | 6.4 months |
| Dutchess | 126 | 9.3% | 88.0% | 7.4 months |
| Rensselaer | 123 | 13.7% | 86.3% | 8.3 months |
| Chautauqua | 108 | 21.3% | 77.7% | 9.6 months |
| Rockland | 84 | 16.4% | 78.1% | 8.7 months |
| Oswego | 77 | 4.0% | 94.7% | 7.8 months |
| Chemung | 71 | 31.4% | 68.6% | 9.0 months |
| Saratoga | 70 | 6.0% | 92.5% | 6.3 months |
| Cayuga | 68 | 4.5% | 93.9% | 6.8 months |
| Cattaraugus | 54 | 20.0% | 80.0% | 6.1 months |
| Jefferson | 54 | 12.2% | 77.6% | 11.9 months |
| Tompkins | 45 | 19.4% | 75.0% | 7.4 months |
| Wayne | 40 | 2.7% | 91.9% | 6.4 months |
| Steuben | 38 | 12.9% | 83.9% | 8.7 months |
| Sullivan | 38 | 2.8% | 91.7% | 1.2 years |
| Ulster | 38 | 18.2% | 81.8% | 10.9 months |
| Ontario | 33 | 6.2% | 87.5% | 7.7 months |
| St. Lawrence | 28 | 15.8% | 84.2% | 7.2 months |
| Genesee | 27 | 8.0% | 88.0% | 7.4 months |
| Warren | 23 | 13.0% | 82.6% | 8.8 months |
| Columbia | 22 | 10.0% | 90.0% | 1.2 years |
| Cortland | 22 | 33.3% | 61.1% | 1.0 years |
| Fulton | 22 | 0.0% | 95.0% | 8.4 months |
Source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Outcomes by Charge Class
How outcomes differ by felony and misdemeanor classification for Robbery across New York.
| Charge Class | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| C Felony | 15,620 | 54.7% | 43.4% |
| D Felony | 13,654 | 60.9% | 38.6% |
| B Felony | 8,895 | 37.5% | 59.7% |
| E Felony | 1,504 | 58.6% | 40.6% |
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 Robbery outcomes across New York have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6,031 | 46.2% | 51.6% |
| 2020 | 5,631 | 51.7% | 46.4% |
| 2021 | 5,983 | 55.0% | 43.3% |
| 2022 | 7,155 | 53.1% | 45.5% |
| 2023 | 7,560 | 53.1% | 45.6% |
| 2024 | 7,044 | 58.4% | 40.3% |
Year reflects arrest year from DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Statewide figures are weighted averages across all counties.
Compare Robbery to Related Charges
See how Robbery outcomes compare side-by-side with related charges across New York.
Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Cases analyzed across 39 counties. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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