Grand Larceny in Virginia
4,232 cases across 47 jurisdictions · 2025
According to 4,232 public court records from 2025, Grand Larceny cases across 47 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 53.8% and an average conviction rate of 45.6%. Statewide, 9.3% of Grand Larceny charges are reduced to a lesser offense. The average fine is $678.
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 47 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake | 361 | 40.8% | 59.2% | 2.4 months | — | 3.5 years |
| Chesterfield County | 353 | 60.1% | 39.9% | 3.8 months | — | 5.3 years |
| Fairfax County | 253 | 88.3% | 11.7% | 6.3 months | $1,500 | 2.7 months |
| Prince William County | 227 | 49.9% | 48.9% | 4.2 months | — | 3.7 years |
| Virginia Beach | 192 | 36.0% | 62.8% | 3.6 months | $500 | 2.6 years |
| Henrico County | 168 | 62.9% | 37.1% | 3.4 months | — | 1.7 years |
| Newport News | 156 | 64.4% | 35.6% | 2.9 months | — | 5.0 years |
| Hampton | 147 | 55.7% | 42.0% | 1.9 months | — | 4.3 years |
| Suffolk | 138 | 38.4% | 58.8% | 3.6 months | $100 | 4.3 years |
| Danville | 127 | 29.1% | 70.9% | 3.1 months | — | 4.5 years |
| Arlington County | 126 | 59.3% | 40.7% | 3.9 months | — | 1.4 years |
| Roanoke City | 120 | 50.2% | 49.8% | 2.7 months | — | 1.9 years |
| Norfolk | 116 | 60.8% | 38.0% | 4.0 months | — | 1.3 years |
| Richmond City | 114 | 56.0% | 44.0% | 3.6 months | — | 3.8 years |
| Frederick County | 94 | 33.3% | 66.7% | 3.1 months | $500 | 4.6 years |
| Loudoun County | 93 | 73.3% | 25.0% | 5.6 months | — | 8.3 months |
| Stafford County | 82 | 53.0% | 45.2% | 3.5 months | $1,201 | 3.2 years |
| Tazewell County | 80 | 54.5% | 45.5% | 2.4 months | $200 | 2.9 years |
| Wise County | 79 | 65.8% | 34.2% | 3.0 months | — | 2.8 years |
| Roanoke County | 77 | 30.8% | 69.2% | 2.2 months | — | 2.9 years |
| Rockingham County | 75 | 65.7% | 34.3% | 5.3 months | $250 | 10.9 months |
| Spotsylvania County | 73 | 72.0% | 26.1% | 3.9 months | — | 3.1 years |
| Campbell County | 71 | 38.3% | 61.7% | 3.3 months | — | 2.1 years |
| Russell County | 64 | 33.3% | 66.7% | 1.5 months | — | 5.5 years |
| Southampton County | 57 | 57.9% | 42.1% | 3.5 months | — | 6.1 years |
| Portsmouth | 54 | 83.9% | 16.1% | 2.1 months | — | 8.7 months |
| Pittsylvania County | 52 | 83.3% | 14.6% | 4.9 months | — | 7.4 years |
| Smyth County | 51 | 41.2% | 58.8% | 3.8 months | $375 | 5.3 years |
| Salem | 51 | 47.9% | 52.1% | 1.7 months | — | 1.9 years |
| Lynchburg | 48 | 31.5% | 58.8% | 3.4 months | — | 3.2 years |
| Henry County | 47 | 50.2% | 49.8% | 3.2 months | — | 5.2 years |
| Fauquier County | 46 | 48.7% | 51.3% | 2.5 months | $100 | 3.6 years |
| Colonial Heights | 42 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 3.8 months | — | 7.8 years |
| Montgomery County | 42 | 25.0% | 75.0% | 2.2 months | $175 | 6.0 years |
| York County | 42 | 84.2% | 15.8% | 3.5 months | — | 6.0 months |
| Fredericksburg | 41 | 28.9% | 68.4% | 3.1 months | — | 5.4 years |
| Wythe County | 39 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 2.3 months | — | 7.5 years |
| Giles County | 35 | 30.0% | 70.0% | 2.1 months | — | 8.6 years |
| Albemarle County | 26 | 47.1% | 52.9% | 2.9 months | — | 5.5 months |
| Bedford County | 23 | 10.5% | 89.5% | 2.9 months | $150 | 5.7 years |
| Northampton County | 23 | 25.0% | 75.0% | 5.0 months | — | 5.4 years |
| Shenandoah County | 23 | 57.1% | 42.9% | 6.7 months | — | 9.1 months |
| Mecklenburg County | 22 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 2.3 months | — | — |
| Charlottesville | 21 | 75.0% | 25.0% | 3.2 months | — | 6.0 years |
| Hanover County | 21 | 60.0% | 40.0% | 3.4 months | $150 | 1.0 years |
| Alexandria | 20 | 84.6% | 15.4% | 2.2 months | — | 10.6 months |
| Washington County | 20 | 71.4% | 28.6% | 2.7 months | — | 7.1 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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Data source: Virginia public court records, 2025. 4,232 cases analyzed across 47 jurisdictions. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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