Burglary / B&E in Virginia
965 cases across 16 jurisdictions · 2025
Charge statistics were restated in July 2026 — cases are now grouped by the Virginia Code section charged. What changed and why
Of 965 burglary / b&e cases filed in 2025 across 16 Virginia jurisdictions, 683 reached an outcome — an average dismissal rate of 72.2% and an average conviction rate of 26.9%. Statewide, 7.9% of Burglary / B&E charges are reduced to a lesser offense.
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 16 jurisdictions with available data. Data covers 2025 public court records. Last updated: August 24, 2026
Key takeaways
- Across 16 Virginia jurisdictions, Burglary / B&E cases had an average dismissal rate of 72.2% and conviction rate of 26.9% in 2025 (965 cases).
- Dismissal rates ranged from 31.0% in Virginia Beach to 100.0% in Fairfax County among jurisdictions with burglary / b&e data.
- Statewide, 7.9% of Burglary / B&E charges were reduced to a lesser offense.
Exhibit · Outcomes vary by court
Where Burglary / B&E cases are dismissed or dropped, by jurisdiction
Across the 10 busiest courts100.0% in Fairfax County to 31.0% in Virginia Beach — same charge, different result by court.
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Comparison by Court
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | 208 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 6.6 months | — |
| Virginia Beach | 104 | 31.0% | 67.8% | 5.0 months | 4.1 years |
| Richmond City | 102 | 46.5% | 52.0% | 5.0 months | 8.5 years |
| Newport News | 98 | 68.6% | 30.2% | 4.7 months | 7.6 years |
| Prince William County | 66 | 67.9% | 32.1% | 4.7 months | 1.8 years |
| Norfolk | 60 | 72.5% | 27.5% | 3.6 months | 1.3 years |
| Arlington County | 56 | 91.7% | 8.3% | 2.5 months | 8.1 months |
| Chesapeake | 41 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 3.7 months | — |
| Henrico County | 41 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 4.5 months | — |
| Roanoke City | 41 | 36.1% | 61.1% | 4.3 months | 3.6 years |
| Loudoun County | 33 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 3.0 months | — |
| Stafford County | 30 | 53.3% | 43.3% | 4.8 months | 6.3 years |
| Wise County | 23 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 5.6 months | — |
| Hampton | 21 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 2.3 months | — |
| Hanover County | 21 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 4.4 months | — |
| Danville | 20 | 47.1% | 47.1% | 5.8 months | 6.8 years |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
Compare Burglary / B&E to Related Charges
See how Burglary / B&E outcomes compare side-by-side with related charges across Virginia.
Related Virginia Statutes
Virginia Code sections associated with Burglary / B&E charges.
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. 965 cases analyzed across 16 jurisdictions. Last updated August 24, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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Burglary / B&E dismissal rates range from 31% to 100% across Virginia. Your court matters. An attorney who handles Burglary / B&E cases in your court can review your case — free.
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