How many Petit Larceny and Criminal Trespass cases are filed in New York?

From 2019-2024, 128,126 Petit Larceny cases and 18,946 Criminal Trespass cases were recorded across New York counties. Visit NewYorkCourtFile.com for county-specific data.

Petit Larceny vs Criminal Trespass: 7% Dismissal Gap — NY

Q: What is the difference between Petit Larceny and Criminal Trespass in New York?

Based on 147,072 DCJS pretrial release records from 2019-2024, Petit Larceny has a 49.3% average dismissal rate while Criminal Trespass has a 56.5% average dismissal rate across New York counties.

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 147,072 DCJS pretrial release records from 2019–2024, Petit Larceny cases across 59 New York counties have an average dismissal rate of 49.3% and conviction rate of 50.7%, while Criminal Trespass cases across 46 counties have an average dismissal rate of 56.5% and conviction rate of 43.4%.

Petit Larceny

128,126

Total Cases

59

Counties

Dismissal Rate 49.3%

Conviction Rate 50.7%

vs

Criminal Trespass

18,946

Total Cases

46

Counties

Dismissal Rate 56.5%

Conviction Rate 43.4%

Top Counties Comparison

How the highest-volume counties handle each charge.

Petit Larceny — Top Counties

County	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
New York	23,494	40.7%	59.3%
Kings	15,159	68.9%	31.1%
Queens	13,115	62.3%	37.7%
Suffolk	11,191	47.9%	52.0%
Bronx	8,938	50.3%	49.7%

Criminal Trespass — Top Counties

County	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Queens	2,962	54.1%	45.9%
Kings	2,644	80.4%	19.5%
New York	2,568	69.1%	30.9%
Bronx	1,120	78.0%	22.0%
Suffolk	1,104	56.4%	43.1%

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

What the Data Shows

Petit Larceny and Criminal Trespass are distinct charges with different legal elements, but defendants sometimes face questions about how they compare. Based on 147,072 New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data records from 2019–2024:

Volume: Petit Larceny is more commonly charged (128,126 cases) than Criminal Trespass (18,946 cases)
Dismissals: Criminal Trespass has a higher average dismissal rate (56.5%) compared to Petit Larceny (49.3%)
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

Petit Larceny and Criminal Trespass are separate charges with different legal definitions and elements. Our data shows they have different outcome patterns: Petit Larceny has a 49.3% average dismissal rate while Criminal Trespass has a 56.5% average dismissal rate. For information about the legal distinctions, consult a licensed New York attorney or the New York Penal Law.

Criminal Trespass has a higher average dismissal rate (56.5%) compared to Petit Larceny (49.3%), 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, 128,126 Petit Larceny cases were recorded across 59 counties, and 18,946 Criminal Trespass cases were recorded across 46 counties. View the full data on our Petit Larceny and Criminal Trespass pages.