How many Weapons Offense and Assault cases are filed in New York?

From 2019-2024, 59,568 Weapons Offense cases and 214,542 Assault cases were recorded across New York counties. Visit NewYorkCourtFile.com for county-specific data.

Weapons Offense vs Assault 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 274,110 DCJS pretrial release records from 2019–2024, Weapons Offense cases across 56 New York counties have an average dismissal rate of 47.3% and conviction rate of 51.2%, while Assault cases across 59 counties have an average dismissal rate of 74.2% and conviction rate of 25.4%.

Weapons Offense

59,568

Total Cases

56

Counties

Dismissal Rate 47.3%

Conviction Rate 51.2%

vs

Assault

214,542

Total Cases

59

Counties

Dismissal Rate 74.2%

Conviction Rate 25.4%

Top Counties Comparison

How the highest-volume counties handle each charge.

Weapons Offense — Top Counties

County	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Kings	14,090	66.6%	32.5%
Bronx	8,979	59.9%	38.7%
Queens	8,346	51.1%	47.8%
New York	7,005	53.4%	45.6%
Erie	3,071	37.3%	60.0%

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%

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

What the Data Shows

Weapons Offense and Assault are distinct charges with different legal elements, but defendants sometimes face questions about how they compare. Based on 274,110 DCJS pretrial release records from 2019–2024:

Volume: Assault is more commonly charged (214,542 cases) than Weapons Offense (59,568 cases)
Dismissals: Assault has a higher average dismissal rate (74.2%) compared to Weapons Offense (47.3%)
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

Weapons Offense and Assault are separate charges with different legal definitions and elements. Our data shows they have different outcome patterns: Weapons Offense has a 47.3% average dismissal rate while Assault 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.

Assault has a higher average dismissal rate (74.2%) compared to Weapons Offense (47.3%), 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, 59,568 Weapons Offense cases were recorded across 56 counties, and 214,542 Assault cases were recorded across 59 counties. View the full data on our Weapons Offense and Assault pages.