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

From 2019-2024, 128,126 Petit Larceny cases and 52,429 Grand Larceny cases were recorded across New York counties. Visit NewYorkCourtFile.com for county-specific data.

Petit Larceny vs Grand Larceny 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 180,555 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 Grand Larceny cases across 59 counties have an average dismissal rate of 41.6% and conviction rate of 57.9%.

Petit Larceny

128,126

Total Cases

59

Counties

Dismissal Rate 49.3%

Conviction Rate 50.7%

vs

Grand Larceny

52,429

Total Cases

59

Counties

Dismissal Rate 41.6%

Conviction Rate 57.9%

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%

Grand Larceny — Top Counties

County	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
New York	12,685	50.0%	49.8%
Kings	7,557	71.1%	28.8%
Queens	7,427	44.4%	55.2%
Bronx	4,058	67.1%	32.8%
Nassau	3,351	19.3%	80.0%

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

What the Data Shows

Petit Larceny and Grand Larceny are distinct charges with different legal elements, but defendants sometimes face questions about how they compare. Based on 180,555 DCJS pretrial release records from 2019–2024:

Volume: Petit Larceny is more commonly charged (128,126 cases) than Grand Larceny (52,429 cases)
Dismissals: Petit Larceny has a higher average dismissal rate (49.3%) compared to Grand Larceny (41.6%)
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 Grand Larceny 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 Grand Larceny has a 41.6% average dismissal rate. For information about the legal distinctions, consult a licensed New York attorney or the New York Penal Law.

Petit Larceny has a higher average dismissal rate (49.3%) compared to Grand Larceny (41.6%), 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 52,429 Grand Larceny cases were recorded across 59 counties. View the full data on our Petit Larceny and Grand Larceny pages.