Niagara County Criminal Court Statistics
Criminal Case Statistics · 17,168 cases analyzed
According to 17,168 public court records, Niagara County has a 29.4% dismissal rate, a 69.8% conviction rate, and an average case duration of 7.8 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
17,168
Total Cases
29.4%
Dismissal Rate
69.8%
Conviction Rate
0.4%
Acquittal Rate
7.8 months
Avg Duration
Most Common Charges
Petit Larceny
DWI / DUI
Criminal Contempt
Assault
Drug Possession
Grand Larceny
Strangulation
Burglary
Weapons Offense
Endangering Welfare of a Child
Top Agencies in Niagara County
Law enforcement agencies with the most cases in Niagara County.
| Agency | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara Falls City Police Department | 8,211 | 42.2% | 57.0% |
| Lockport City Police Department | 2,705 | 23.1% | 75.7% |
| North Tonawanda City Police Department | 2,418 | 15.5% | 83.8% |
| Niagara County Sheriffs Office | 1,966 | 12.8% | 86.2% |
| NYSP Niagara | 924 | 16.6% | 83.2% |
| NYSP Lockport | 247 | 10.2% | 89.3% |
| Niagara Town Police Department | 232 | 18.8% | 80.7% |
| Lewiston Police Department | 162 | 16.9% | 82.4% |
| NYS Park Police - Niagara Region | 138 | 19.5% | 79.7% |
| NYSP Buffalo- Special Investigations Unit | 21 | 15.0% | 85.0% |
Courts in Niagara County
Specific courts handling criminal cases in Niagara County, from OCA data (2024–2025).
| Court | Type | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara Falls City Court | Local-City & District | 4,549 | 24.5% | 75.3% |
| North Tonawanda City Court | Local-City & District | 2,119 | 14.8% | 85.1% |
| Lockport City Court | Local-City & District | 1,808 | 31.1% | 68.8% |
| Niagara County Court | Supreme/County | 1,224 | 4.9% | 94.9% |
| Lockport Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 800 | 15.6% | 84.4% |
| Niagara Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 368 | 18.5% | 81.1% |
| Lewiston Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 257 | 17.3% | 82.7% |
| Wheatfield Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 166 | 16.1% | 83.9% |
| Newfane Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 102 | 18.6% | 81.4% |
| Royalton Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 94 | 26.5% | 73.5% |
| Pendleton Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 66 | 26.0% | 74.0% |
| Wilson Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 46 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| Cambria Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 40 | 16.7% | 83.3% |
| Porter Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 39 | 21.4% | 78.6% |
| Hartland Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 37 | 26.9% | 73.1% |
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.
Niagara County has a 29.4% dismissal rate and 69.8% conviction rate across 17,168 cases. The average case duration is 7.8 months. Use the comparison table above to see how this county stacks up against others.
The most common charges in Niagara County include Petit Larceny (2,183 cases), DWI / DUI (1,997 cases), Criminal Contempt (1,516 cases). Click any charge above for detailed statistics including dismissal rates, sentencing data, and timelines.
Based on 17,168 cases from public records, 29.4% of cases are dismissed, 69.8% result in conviction, and the average case takes 7.8 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. 17,168 cases analyzed in Niagara County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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