How many Sex Offense and Strangulation cases are filed in New York?

From 2019-2024, 16,520 Sex Offense cases and 45,190 Strangulation cases were recorded across New York counties. Visit NewYorkCourtFile.com for county-specific data.

Sex Offense vs Strangulation: 36% Dismissal Gap — NY

Q: What is the difference between Sex Offense and Strangulation in New York?

Based on 61,710 DCJS pretrial release records from 2019-2024, Sex Offense has a 37.7% average dismissal rate while Strangulation has a 74.2% 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 61,710 DCJS pretrial release records from 2019–2024, Sex Offense cases across 55 New York counties have an average dismissal rate of 37.7% and conviction rate of 59.7%, while Strangulation cases across 49 counties have an average dismissal rate of 74.2% and conviction rate of 25.6%.

Sex Offense

16,520

Total Cases

55

Counties

Dismissal Rate 37.7%

Conviction Rate 59.7%

vs

Strangulation

45,190

Total Cases

49

Counties

Dismissal Rate 74.2%

Conviction Rate 25.6%

Top Counties Comparison

How the highest-volume counties handle each charge.

Sex Offense — Top Counties

County	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
New York	2,587	53.5%	44.4%
Queens	2,553	46.2%	53.2%
Kings	2,462	50.5%	48.5%
Bronx	2,076	53.7%	44.9%
Suffolk	990	18.0%	79.3%

Strangulation — Top Counties

County	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Kings	9,494	91.9%	8.1%
Queens	8,256	76.8%	23.1%
Bronx	6,699	89.5%	10.4%
New York	4,751	80.6%	19.4%
Suffolk	2,053	62.7%	37.0%

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

What the Data Shows

Sex Offense and Strangulation are distinct charges with different legal elements, but defendants sometimes face questions about how they compare. Based on 61,710 New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data records from 2019–2024:

Volume: Strangulation is more commonly charged (45,190 cases) than Sex Offense (16,520 cases)
Dismissals: Strangulation has a higher average dismissal rate (74.2%) compared to Sex Offense (37.7%)
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

Sex Offense and Strangulation are separate charges with different legal definitions and elements. Our data shows they have different outcome patterns: Sex Offense has a 37.7% average dismissal rate while Strangulation has a 74.2% average dismissal rate. For information about the legal distinctions, consult a licensed New York attorney or the New York Penal Law.

Strangulation has a higher average dismissal rate (74.2%) compared to Sex Offense (37.7%), 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, 16,520 Sex Offense cases were recorded across 55 counties, and 45,190 Strangulation cases were recorded across 49 counties. View the full data on our Sex Offense and Strangulation pages.