Burglary / B&E in Virginia
1,464 cases across 21 jurisdictions · 2025
According to 1,464 public court records from 2025, Burglary / B&E cases across 21 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 69.3% and an average conviction rate of 30.0%. Statewide, 6.6% of Burglary / B&E charges are reduced to a lesser offense. The average fine is $950.
Dismissal rate includes judicial dismissals and nolle prosequi (prosecutor-dropped cases). Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. Rates are averaged across 21 jurisdictions with available data. Data covers 2025 public court records. Last updated: May 2, 2026
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Comparison by Court
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration | Avg Fine | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | 205 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 6.1 months | — | — |
| Newport News | 156 | 73.0% | 27.0% | 2.6 months | — | 8.8 years |
| Chesapeake | 126 | 77.3% | 22.7% | 2.9 months | — | 2.4 years |
| Prince William County | 111 | 66.5% | 33.5% | 4.9 months | — | 2.2 years |
| Virginia Beach | 102 | 17.3% | 81.1% | 4.8 months | — | 4.1 years |
| Richmond City | 97 | 51.3% | 46.8% | 3.3 months | — | 6.0 years |
| Danville | 86 | 50.0% | 43.8% | 2.3 months | — | 7.6 years |
| Chesterfield County | 61 | 66.7% | 33.3% | 6.0 months | — | 10.0 years |
| Norfolk | 60 | 71.1% | 28.9% | 2.8 months | — | 1.4 years |
| Suffolk | 58 | 56.2% | 43.8% | 3.3 months | — | 4.6 years |
| Arlington County | 56 | 91.3% | 8.7% | 2.5 months | — | 8.1 months |
| Hampton | 54 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 1.1 months | — | — |
| Roanoke City | 51 | 32.3% | 64.5% | 3.0 months | — | 3.5 years |
| Henrico County | 41 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 4.4 months | — | — |
| Roanoke County | 39 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 2.4 months | — | 2.5 years |
| Loudoun County | 33 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 3.0 months | — | — |
| Stafford County | 30 | 47.8% | 47.8% | 4.8 months | — | 6.5 years |
| Tazewell County | 29 | 53.8% | 46.2% | 5.1 months | — | 2.7 years |
| Montgomery County | 25 | 33.3% | 66.7% | 2.7 months | $950 | 5.0 years |
| Wise County | 23 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 5.6 months | — | — |
| Hanover County | 21 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 4.4 months | — | — |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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Case Dismissed?
If your Burglary / B&E case was dismissed or dropped, you may be eligible to have it sealed from your record.
Data source: Virginia public court records, 2025. 1,464 cases analyzed across 21 jurisdictions. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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