Jail Populations

DCJ research evaluates both long-term and recent trends within New York City and State jail populations and considers their significance for the plan to close Rikers Island.

Data Report: Trends in Admissions to New York City Jails, 1995–2019

April 2021

Trends in Custody: New York City Department of Correction, 2000-2015

April 2017

Trends in Admissions to the New York City Department of Correction, 1995-2015

December 2016