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Erie County Criminal Court Statistics

Criminal Case Statistics · 46,381 cases analyzed

According to 46,381 public court records, Erie County has a 43.7% dismissal rate, a 55.5% conviction rate, and an average case duration of 7.9 months.

Dismissal rate includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. Avg duration measures arraignment to final disposition. Data sourced from New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data across all charge types in this county. Last updated: March 2026

46,381
Total Cases
43.7%
Dismissal Rate
55.5%
Conviction Rate
0.2%
Acquittal Rate
7.9 months
Avg Duration

Most Common Charges

Drug Possession
4,899 cases · 32.4% dismissed
Assault
4,711 cases · 60.4% dismissed
Petit Larceny
4,551 cases · 54.7% dismissed
DWI / DUI
4,001 cases · 4.2% dismissed
Weapons Offense
3,071 cases · 37.3% dismissed
Criminal Contempt
2,882 cases · 48.3% dismissed
Drug Sale
1,857 cases · 31.3% dismissed
Burglary
1,780 cases · 33.6% dismissed
Strangulation
1,516 cases · 68.7% dismissed
Grand Larceny
1,472 cases · 29.8% dismissed

Top Agencies in Erie County

Law enforcement agencies with the most cases in Erie County.

Agency Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
Buffalo City Police Department 25,178 52.9% 46.2%
Cheektowaga Town Police Department 4,169 37.5% 62.0%
Amherst Town Police Department 2,430 32.8% 66.6%
Lackawanna City Police Department 2,296 34.1% 65.5%
Erie County Sheriffs Office 1,800 33.9% 65.6%
Hamburg Town Police Department 1,508 33.9% 65.3%
Tonawanda City Police Department 1,474 23.0% 76.7%
Tonawanda Town Police Department 1,210 35.6% 63.6%
NYSP Thruway Buffalo 876 11.3% 87.8%
Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority Police Department 859 56.9% 42.8%

Courts in Erie County

Specific courts handling criminal cases in Erie County, from OCA data (2024–2025).

Court Type Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
Buffalo City Court Local-City & District 14,772 60.9% 38.9%
Cheektowaga Town Court Local-Town & Village 4,070 44.3% 55.6%
Erie County Court Supreme/County 3,502 5.9% 93.8%
Amherst Town Court Local-Town & Village 2,528 37.6% 62.4%
Hamburg Town Court Local-Town & Village 1,470 37.2% 61.8%
Lackawanna City Court Local-City & District 1,323 35.8% 64.2%
Tonawanda Town Court Local-Town & Village 1,174 46.8% 53.2%
Tonawanda City Court Local-City & District 1,024 39.4% 60.6%
West Seneca Town Court Local-Town & Village 966 37.6% 62.3%
Orchard Park Town Court Local-Town & Village 495 49.8% 49.5%
Lancaster Town Court Local-Town & Village 390 36.2% 63.8%
Clarence Town Court Local-Town & Village 369 49.8% 50.2%
Kenmore Village Court Local-Town & Village 322 36.6% 63.4%
Depew Village Court Local-Town & Village 319 40.9% 58.6%
Evans Town Court Local-Town & Village 212 42.4% 57.6%
Aurora Town Court Local-Town & Village 188 30.8% 69.2%
Hamburg Village Court Local-Town & Village 174 43.1% 56.9%
Springville Village Court Local-Town & Village 163 48.9% 50.4%
Grand Island Town Court Local-Town & Village 152 31.7% 68.3%
Collins Town Court Local-Town & Village 147 34.9% 65.1%
Brant Town Court Local-Town & Village 118 25.8% 74.2%
Lancaster Village Court Local-Town & Village 80 43.1% 56.9%
Boston Town Court Local-Town & Village 77 15.5% 82.8%
Concord Town Court Local-Town & Village 76 22.0% 78.0%
Elma Town Court Local-Town & Village 69 22.5% 77.5%
Alden Town Court Local-Town & Village 68 25.5% 74.5%
Newstead Town Court Local-Town & Village 60 31.7% 68.3%
Williamsville Village Court Local-Town & Village 55 22.2% 77.8%
Holland Town Court Local-Town & Village 48 27.0% 73.0%
Blasdell Village Court Local-Town & Village 44 39.5% 60.5%
Eden Town Court Local-Town & Village 43 34.4% 65.6%
Orchard Park Village Court Local-Town & Village 35 37.9% 62.1%
Sardinia Town Court Local-Town & Village 33 25.0% 75.0%

Compare All New York Counties

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate Avg Duration
Kings 211,680 76.6% 23.2% 6.7 months
New York 178,683 60.5% 39.2% 7.0 months
Queens 174,749 62.8% 36.9% 6.7 months
Bronx 136,264 68.9% 30.7% 7.0 months
Suffolk 74,073 32.9% 66.6% 9.5 months
Nassau 73,406 39.0% 60.5% 8.6 months
Erie 46,381 43.7% 55.5% 7.9 months
Westchester 40,967 32.6% 66.8% 8.6 months
Monroe 35,087 43.8% 54.7% 8.1 months
Richmond 34,320 48.2% 51.6% 7.0 months
Onondaga 29,389 46.1% 53.2% 10.4 months
Orange 18,311 29.0% 70.6% 8.0 months
Niagara 17,168 29.4% 69.8% 7.8 months
Oneida 16,787 25.0% 74.4% 7.0 months
Albany 16,534 23.8% 75.8% 7.9 months
Broome 13,834 34.4% 64.7% 8.6 months
Chautauqua 13,008 29.5% 69.9% 8.7 months
Schenectady 11,793 30.6% 68.8% 7.6 months
Oswego 8,518 18.4% 81.2% 7.5 months
Saratoga 8,368 15.1% 84.6% 6.0 months
Dutchess 8,218 20.0% 79.4% 8.1 months
Rensselaer 8,027 29.2% 70.1% 8.3 months
Chemung 7,332 26.9% 72.2% 7.0 months
Ulster 7,264 22.5% 77.0% 9.2 months
Jefferson 6,400 16.4% 82.8% 8.0 months
Cattaraugus 5,613 15.8% 83.6% 7.6 months
Steuben 5,525 21.4% 77.1% 8.2 months
Cayuga 4,754 10.1% 89.1% 7.3 months
Rockland 4,492 39.2% 59.8% 8.5 months
Warren 4,233 16.1% 83.2% 6.5 months
Clinton 4,110 11.2% 87.8% 6.1 months
St. Lawrence 3,971 19.6% 79.7% 7.8 months
Ontario 3,882 16.1% 82.5% 9.6 months
Montgomery 3,611 5.9% 93.1% 6.6 months
Genesee 3,609 10.0% 89.1% 8.6 months
Fulton 3,519 5.8% 93.2% 5.4 months
Tompkins 3,479 37.5% 61.8% 8.0 months
Madison 3,308 8.3% 90.9% 7.5 months
Cortland 3,228 17.2% 81.9% 8.9 months
Otsego 2,149 23.6% 75.8% 6.5 months
Chenango 2,087 12.1% 87.4% 6.9 months
Sullivan 2,007 20.2% 78.9% 10.2 months
Columbia 1,995 17.5% 81.5% 9.6 months
Wayne 1,881 17.8% 80.8% 8.2 months
Livingston 1,538 11.5% 87.4% 7.5 months
Greene 1,488 14.7% 83.9% 7.8 months
Herkimer 1,381 5.5% 93.5% 6.8 months
Franklin 1,297 9.0% 90.0% 7.8 months
Washington 1,293 7.7% 91.5% 6.4 months
Putnam 1,211 18.7% 80.9% 8.9 months
Wyoming 1,109 3.8% 95.0% 7.1 months
Seneca 1,043 7.3% 92.0% 7.4 months
Allegany 947 15.5% 83.6% 7.8 months
Essex 863 9.3% 90.0% 7.9 months
Orleans 848 14.9% 84.3% 6.8 months
Tioga 764 13.3% 86.0% 8.0 months
Delaware 711 26.6% 72.7% 6.9 months
Schoharie 490 6.5% 91.8% 7.3 months
Schuyler 483 9.8% 89.6% 7.9 months
Lewis 412 8.6% 89.9% 9.2 months
Yates 310 7.9% 91.8% 7.2 months
Hamilton 37 5.6% 94.4% 8.7 months

Common Questions

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results.

Erie County has a 43.7% dismissal rate and 55.5% conviction rate across 46,381 cases. The average case duration is 7.9 months. Use the comparison table above to see how this county stacks up against others.
The most common charges in Erie County include Drug Possession (4,899 cases), Assault (4,711 cases), Petit Larceny (4,551 cases). Click any charge above for detailed statistics including dismissal rates, sentencing data, and timelines.
Based on 46,381 cases from public records, 43.7% of cases are dismissed, 55.5% result in conviction, and the average case takes 7.9 months. Outcomes vary significantly by charge type — look up your specific charge for the most relevant statistics. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 46,381 cases analyzed in Erie County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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