Number of Domestic Violence Homicides
What does this measure?
This indicator tracks the number of domestic violence-related homicides reported in the Hudson Valley region, broken down by county and year. The data spans from 2007 through 2022 and includes counts for Orange, Dutchess, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester counties, as well as totals for New York State. These figures represent actual recorded incidents and provide insight into the prevalence and trends of lethal domestic violence across the region.
Summary Statement
The number of domestic violence homicides has varied significantly across counties and years. Westchester County consistently reports the highest numbers in the region, with a peak of 7 cases in 2008 and multiple years with 4 or more cases. Orange County shows fluctuations, ranging from 0 cases in 2020 to 5 cases in 2019. Dutchess County had its highest count in 2010 with 5 cases, while Rockland County peaked at 3 cases in 2015. Sullivan and Ulster counties generally report low numbers, though Sullivan reached 3 cases in 2022. Putnam County reported cases in earlier years but has no recent data after 2010. Overall, while annual totals for New York State remain over 100 cases each year, most Hudson Valley counties report between 0 and 3 cases annually, indicating localized but persistent occurrences of domestic violence homicides.
Sources
New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services
http://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/crimnet/ojsa/domestic-homicide-2010.pdf
http://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/crimnet/ojsa/domestic-homicide-2012.pdf
https://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/crimnet/ojsa/2018.Domestic.Homicide.Report.pdf
https://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/crimnet/ojsa/FINAL%202022%20Domestic%20Homicide%20Report.pdf