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Burglary Plea Deals in New York County

3,186 convictions · New York County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 3,186 conviction records, Burglary is reduced to a lesser charge in 71.9% of cases in New York County. The most common reduction is to Petit Larceny (36.5% of reductions). The statewide average reduction rate for Burglary is 70.9%.

Charge reduction means the conviction charge differs from the original arrest charge, typically through plea negotiation. Only reductions with 3+ occurrences are shown. Data sourced from New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Last updated: March 2026

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71.9%
Local Reduction Rate
70.9%
Statewide Average
3,186
Total Convictions

What Burglary Gets Reduced To in New York County

The most common conviction charges when Burglary is reduced through a plea deal in New York County.

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Petit Larceny 835 36.5%
Disorderly Conduct 606 26.5%
Criminal Trespass 412 18.0%
Other 218 9.5%
Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 65 2.8%
Criminal Contempt 40 1.7%
Grand Larceny 31 1.4%
Assault 22 1.0%
Harassment 18 0.8%
Sex Offense 7 0.3%
Obstruction 7 0.3%
Weapons Offense 6 0.3%
Theft of Services 6 0.3%
Strangulation 5 0.2%
Drug Possession 5 0.2%
Robbery 4 0.2%
Menacing 3 0.1%

Source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024) — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Compared to Statewide

New York County reduces Burglary charges at a higher rate (71.9%) than the statewide average (70.9%). This suggests more active plea bargaining for this charge in New York County courts.

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About Plea Bargaining in New York County

Plea bargaining is a central part of New York County's criminal court process. The data above shows actual reduction outcomes from DCJS records — not predictions. Every case is unique, and the plea offered in your case depends on the specific facts, evidence, your attorney's negotiations, and the local prosecutor's policies. Past outcomes do not predict future results.

How we calculate: We compare the arrest charge to the conviction charge for guilty outcomes. When the conviction charge category differs from the arrest charge category, we count it as a reduction. Minimum threshold: 3 reductions per combination. Data from DCJS Pretrial Release Data, last updated March 2026.

Other Charge Reductions in New York County

Petit Larceny
5,554 reductions
Assault
5,415 reductions
Grand Larceny
5,076 reductions
Drug Possession
4,904 reductions
Drug Sale
2,984 reductions
Robbery
2,389 reductions
Weapons Offense
1,755 reductions
Other
1,643 reductions

Common Questions

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

Burglary is reduced to a lesser charge in 71.9% of convictions in New York County, based on 3,186 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 70.9%.
The most common reduction for Burglary in New York County is to Petit Larceny, accounting for 36.5% of all reductions (835 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
New York County has a 71.9% reduction rate for Burglary, compared to the statewide average of 70.9%. This county reduces Burglary at a higher rate than average, suggesting more active plea bargaining. Differences reflect local prosecutorial practices and court customs.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 3,186 conviction records analyzed for Burglary in New York County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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