Domestic Violence Incidence
What does this measure?
This table tracks the number of domestic violence incidents reported in 2015 and 2023 across Hudson Valley counties and New York State. It includes the total number of reports for each county, providing insight into the prevalence of domestic violence over time and highlighting changes between these two years.
Summary Statement
Domestic violence incidents in Orange County decreased slightly from 1,921 in 2015 to 1,897 in 2023, remaining among the highest in the region. Westchester County reported the largest number of incidents in both years, rising from 2,184 in 2015 to 2,290 in 2023. Putnam County consistently had the lowest totals, increasing from 74 to 91. Other counties saw mixed trends: Dutchess rose from 980 to 1,080, Rockland from 808 to 976, and Sullivan from 155 to 203, while Ulster declined from 913 to 660. Overall, while some counties experienced increases, the statewide total dropped from 48,590 in 2015 to 42,550 in 2023, suggesting a broader decline in reported domestic violence incidents.
Sources
https://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/crimnet/ojsa/domesticviolence2015/index.htm
https://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/crimnet/ojsa/domesticviolence2023/index.htm