Burglary / B&E in Virginia
5,728 cases across 49 jurisdictions · 2023–2024
According to 5,728 public court records from 2023–2024, Burglary / B&E cases across 49 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 60.2% and an average conviction rate of 38.4%. Statewide, 6.3% of Burglary / B&E charges are reduced to a lesser offense. The average fine is $3,583.
Facing Burglary / B&E charges in Virginia? Dismissal rates range from 0.0% to 100.0% depending on the court. An attorney who knows your court can tell you what this means — free, no obligation.
Ask a Virginia attorney — freeDismissal 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 49 jurisdictions with available data. Data covers 2023–2024 public court records. Last updated: December 2024
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Comparison by Court
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration | Avg Fine | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | 712 | 97.0% | 3.0% | 6.2 months | $100 | 7.2 months |
| Chesapeake | 374 | 43.7% | 56.3% | 5.4 months | $1,075 | 5.6 years |
| Chesterfield County | 346 | 45.7% | 52.3% | 5.4 months | $550 | 9.4 years |
| Prince William County | 304 | 68.3% | 30.5% | 5.3 months | — | 5.8 years |
| Richmond City | 304 | 47.3% | 50.5% | 6.3 months | — | 8.0 years |
| Virginia Beach | 272 | 28.0% | 70.5% | 4.7 months | $375 | 4.9 years |
| Newport News | 238 | 57.4% | 31.3% | 7.2 months | — | 7.1 years |
| Roanoke City | 226 | 41.4% | 58.6% | 3.1 months | — | 3.2 years |
| Suffolk | 221 | 53.8% | 46.2% | 5.9 months | — | 5.4 years |
| Roanoke County | 205 | 44.6% | 51.8% | 6.3 months | — | 4.5 years |
| Henrico County | 197 | 79.3% | 20.7% | 3.1 months | $100 | 4.4 years |
| Danville | 190 | 56.8% | 43.2% | 3.2 months | — | 9.1 years |
| Arlington County | 168 | 88.5% | 11.5% | 2.7 months | $500 | 1.8 years |
| Norfolk | 153 | 54.7% | 45.3% | 4.0 months | — | 2.5 years |
| Tazewell County | 128 | 60.5% | 36.8% | 5.7 months | — | 4.2 years |
| Loudoun County | 108 | 79.2% | 20.8% | 2.9 months | — | 5.0 years |
| Hampton | 90 | 55.9% | 41.2% | 4.3 months | — | 6.0 years |
| Pittsylvania County | 84 | 35.7% | 55.7% | 5.5 months | $10,400 | 8.0 years |
| Lynchburg | 83 | 21.3% | 73.8% | 6.7 months | — | 6.3 years |
| Rockingham County | 79 | 70.8% | 29.2% | 4.6 months | — | 3.6 years |
| Southampton County | 77 | 44.4% | 55.6% | 5.6 months | — | 5.7 years |
| Fredericksburg | 74 | 56.8% | 43.2% | 3.4 months | — | 4.9 years |
| Hanover County | 73 | 81.6% | 18.4% | 3.4 months | — | 5.1 years |
| Montgomery County | 72 | 66.7% | 33.3% | 4.9 months | $500 | 3.6 years |
| Russell County | 70 | 82.0% | 18.0% | 5.1 months | — | 4.0 years |
| Stafford County | 68 | 58.8% | 38.2% | 6.7 months | $100,012 | 5.0 years |
| Portsmouth | 67 | 41.1% | 58.9% | 6.4 months | — | 10.9 years |
| Spotsylvania County | 66 | 47.3% | 45.5% | 7.9 months | — | 5.6 years |
| Rockbridge County | 57 | 76.5% | 23.5% | 4.7 months | — | 4.0 years |
| Smyth County | 49 | 27.0% | 73.0% | 5.4 months | $875 | 8.1 years |
| Wise County | 43 | 57.1% | 42.9% | 4.4 months | — | 3.9 years |
| Wythe County | 43 | 37.5% | 62.5% | 5.4 months | $325 | 5.2 years |
| Alexandria | 41 | 91.2% | 8.8% | 1.7 months | — | 2.0 months |
| Colonial Heights | 39 | 80.0% | 20.0% | 3.9 months | — | 8.0 years |
| Petersburg | 36 | 85.7% | 14.3% | 4.4 months | — | 9.0 years |
| Williamsburg | 36 | 84.6% | 15.4% | 3.1 months | — | 10.0 years |
| Campbell County | 32 | 66.7% | 33.3% | 3.9 months | — | 5.4 years |
| Scott County | 31 | 52.9% | 47.1% | 4.2 months | — | 5.1 years |
| Floyd County | 30 | 64.7% | 35.3% | 6.5 months | — | 6.7 years |
| Bedford County | 29 | 33.3% | 66.7% | 3.9 months | — | 6.1 years |
| Isle of Wight County | 29 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 4.4 months | — | — |
| Warren County | 28 | 42.9% | 57.1% | 4.3 months | — | 4.1 years |
| Mecklenburg County | 27 | 70.0% | 30.0% | 4.4 months | — | 10.0 years |
| Charlottesville | 22 | 61.5% | 30.8% | 2.8 months | — | 6.2 years |
| Washington County | 22 | 62.5% | 37.5% | 3.5 months | $2,500 | 2.3 years |
| York County | 22 | 69.2% | 30.8% | 2.9 months | — | 2.5 years |
| Bristol | 21 | 0.0% | 100.0% | 2.2 months | $412 | 7.3 years |
| Waynesboro | 21 | 54.5% | 45.5% | 1.9 months | — | 4.6 years |
| Winchester | 21 | 25.0% | 75.0% | 5.4 months | — | 3.4 years |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2023–2024 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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Data source: Virginia public court records, 2023–2024. 5,728 cases analyzed across 49 jurisdictions. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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