How many Assault and Menacing cases are filed in New York?

From 2019-2024, 214,542 Assault cases and 30,693 Menacing cases were recorded across New York counties. Visit NewYorkCourtFile.com for county-specific data.

Assault vs Menacing in New York

Statistics from DCJS pretrial release data for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. These are different charges with different legal elements — consult a licensed New York attorney for guidance on your specific situation.

According to 245,235 DCJS pretrial release records from 2019–2024, Assault cases across 59 New York counties have an average dismissal rate of 74.2% and conviction rate of 25.4%, while Menacing cases across 41 counties have an average dismissal rate of 73.3% and conviction rate of 26.4%.

Assault

214,542

Total Cases

59

Counties

Dismissal Rate 74.2%

Conviction Rate 25.4%

vs

Menacing

30,693

Total Cases

41

Counties

Dismissal Rate 73.3%

Conviction Rate 26.4%

Top Counties Comparison

How the highest-volume counties handle each charge.

Assault — Top Counties

County	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Kings	50,089	88.4%	11.5%
Queens	43,576	79.0%	20.8%
New York	39,678	78.4%	21.4%
Bronx	32,606	82.7%	17.1%
Richmond	7,206	70.7%	29.2%

Menacing — Top Counties

County	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Kings	6,069	93.1%	6.9%
Queens	4,761	83.1%	16.9%
Bronx	4,093	84.6%	15.2%
New York	3,745	78.8%	21.0%
Suffolk	1,461	54.1%	45.6%

Source: DCJS Pretrial Release Data, 2019–2024 — NewYorkCourtFile.com

What the Data Shows

Assault and Menacing are distinct charges with different legal elements, but defendants sometimes face questions about how they compare. Based on 245,235 DCJS pretrial release records from 2019–2024:

Volume: Assault is more commonly charged (214,542 cases) than Menacing (30,693 cases)
Dismissals: Assault has a higher average dismissal rate (74.2%) compared to Menacing (73.3%)
Variation: Both charges show significant variation in outcomes across New York counties — the county where a case is heard matters

These statistics reflect aggregate patterns across New York counties and do not predict individual case outcomes. The legal elements, potential consequences, and defense considerations differ between these charges. Consult a licensed New York attorney for guidance on your specific situation.

Common Questions

Assault and Menacing are separate charges with different legal definitions and elements. Our data shows they have different outcome patterns: Assault has a 74.2% average dismissal rate while Menacing has a 73.3% average dismissal rate. For information about the legal distinctions, consult a licensed New York attorney or the New York Penal Law.

Assault has a higher average dismissal rate (74.2%) compared to Menacing (73.3%), based on 2019–2024 New York DCJS data. However, dismissal rates vary significantly by county. Visit the individual charge pages for county-specific data.

From 2019–2024, 214,542 Assault cases were recorded across 59 counties, and 30,693 Menacing cases were recorded across 41 counties. View the full data on our Assault and Menacing pages.