How many Forgery and Identity Theft cases are filed in New York?

From 2019-2024, 37,285 Forgery cases and 7,610 Identity Theft cases were recorded across New York counties. Visit NewYorkCourtFile.com for county-specific data.

Forgery vs Identity Theft 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 44,895 DCJS pretrial release records from 2019–2024, Forgery cases across 42 New York counties have an average dismissal rate of 53.1% and conviction rate of 46.7%, while Identity Theft cases across 40 counties have an average dismissal rate of 34.8% and conviction rate of 65.0%.

Forgery

37,285

Total Cases

42

Counties

Dismissal Rate 53.1%

Conviction Rate 46.7%

vs

Identity Theft

7,610

Total Cases

40

Counties

Dismissal Rate 34.8%

Conviction Rate 65.0%

Top Counties Comparison

How the highest-volume counties handle each charge.

Forgery — Top Counties

County	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Kings	8,623	69.3%	30.6%
Queens	7,454	48.3%	51.6%
New York	6,845	69.8%	30.1%
Bronx	4,411	59.5%	40.5%
Nassau	3,874	31.2%	68.5%

Identity Theft — Top Counties

County	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Suffolk	774	32.8%	67.0%
Queens	655	45.1%	54.9%
New York	652	47.6%	52.4%
Kings	596	69.3%	30.7%
Bronx	593	60.0%	40.0%

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

What the Data Shows

Forgery and Identity Theft are distinct charges with different legal elements, but defendants sometimes face questions about how they compare. Based on 44,895 DCJS pretrial release records from 2019–2024:

Volume: Forgery is more commonly charged (37,285 cases) than Identity Theft (7,610 cases)
Dismissals: Forgery has a higher average dismissal rate (53.1%) compared to Identity Theft (34.8%)
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

Forgery and Identity Theft are separate charges with different legal definitions and elements. Our data shows they have different outcome patterns: Forgery has a 53.1% average dismissal rate while Identity Theft has a 34.8% average dismissal rate. For information about the legal distinctions, consult a licensed New York attorney or the New York Penal Law.

Forgery has a higher average dismissal rate (53.1%) compared to Identity Theft (34.8%), 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, 37,285 Forgery cases were recorded across 42 counties, and 7,610 Identity Theft cases were recorded across 40 counties. View the full data on our Forgery and Identity Theft pages.