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

1,464
Total Cases
69.3%
Avg Dismissal Rate
30.0%
Avg Conviction Rate
$950
Avg Fine
4.8 years
Avg Sentence
6.6%
Charge Reduction Rate

Outcomes vary significantly by court. Type your county or city below to find it quickly.

21 jurisdictions
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

See how Burglary / B&E outcomes compare side-by-side with related charges across Virginia.

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

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results.

Fairfax County has the highest dismissal rate for Burglary / B&E at 100.0%. Use the comparison table above to see how all Virginia jurisdictions compare for dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines.
A total of 1,464 Burglary / B&E cases were filed across 21 Virginia jurisdictions in 2025, with an average dismissal rate of 69.3%. Click on any jurisdiction above to see detailed statistics for that court.
The average conviction rate for Burglary / B&E across Virginia is 30.0%, based on 2025 public court records. Rates vary by jurisdiction — use the comparison table above to see how each court differs. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed Virginia attorney.

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