Grand Larceny in Virginia
4,310 cases across 47 jurisdictions · 2025
According to 4,310 public court records from 2025, Grand Larceny cases across 47 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 53.0% and an average conviction rate of 46.3%. Statewide, 10.4% of Grand Larceny charges are reduced to a lesser offense. The average fine is $736.
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
Key takeaways
- Across 47 Virginia jurisdictions, Grand Larceny cases had an average dismissal rate of 53.0% and conviction rate of 46.3% in 2025 (4,310 cases).
- Dismissal rates ranged from 9.5% in Bedford County to 100.0% in Mecklenburg County among jurisdictions with grand larceny data.
- Statewide, 10.4% of Grand Larceny charges were reduced to a lesser offense.
Exhibit · Outcomes vary by court
Where Grand Larceny cases are dismissed or dropped, by jurisdiction
Across the 10 busiest courts86.5% in Fairfax County to 33.7% in Danville — same charge, different result by court.
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Comparison by Court
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration | Avg Fine | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake | 369 | 39.8% | 60.2% | 3.2 months | — | 3.4 years |
| Chesterfield County | 363 | 58.3% | 41.7% | 5.5 months | — | 5.2 years |
| Fairfax County | 254 | 86.5% | 13.5% | 6.7 months | $1,500 | 2.7 months |
| Prince William County | 234 | 48.9% | 50.0% | 4.9 months | — | 3.6 years |
| Virginia Beach | 192 | 34.9% | 63.9% | 3.7 months | $500 | 2.6 years |
| Henrico County | 173 | 61.5% | 37.7% | 3.7 months | — | 1.7 years |
| Newport News | 157 | 60.7% | 39.3% | 4.3 months | — | 5.3 years |
| Hampton | 147 | 55.7% | 42.0% | 1.9 months | — | 4.3 years |
| Suffolk | 139 | 42.9% | 54.6% | 6.1 months | $100 | 4.3 years |
| Danville | 134 | 33.7% | 66.3% | 4.1 months | — | 4.9 years |
| Arlington County | 127 | 58.9% | 41.1% | 4.3 months | — | 1.3 years |
| Norfolk | 123 | 59.9% | 38.9% | 4.1 months | — | 1.4 years |
| Roanoke City | 121 | 48.2% | 51.8% | 2.9 months | $100 | 1.8 years |
| Richmond City | 116 | 58.5% | 41.5% | 5.4 months | — | 4.3 years |
| Frederick County | 96 | 29.4% | 70.6% | 3.7 months | $500 | 4.4 years |
| Loudoun County | 93 | 74.6% | 23.8% | 5.6 months | — | 8.3 months |
| Stafford County | 88 | 50.2% | 48.1% | 4.0 months | $3,100 | 3.2 years |
| Tazewell County | 80 | 54.5% | 45.5% | 3.1 months | $200 | 2.9 years |
| Wise County | 79 | 66.4% | 33.6% | 3.7 months | — | 2.8 years |
| Roanoke County | 77 | 29.6% | 70.4% | 2.3 months | — | 2.8 years |
| Rockingham County | 76 | 64.9% | 35.1% | 6.4 months | $250 | 11.0 months |
| Campbell County | 73 | 37.1% | 61.1% | 4.0 months | — | 2.2 years |
| Spotsylvania County | 73 | 71.4% | 27.0% | 3.9 months | — | 3.2 years |
| Russell County | 64 | 33.3% | 66.7% | 2.5 months | — | 5.5 years |
| Southampton County | 57 | 57.9% | 42.1% | 4.0 months | — | 6.1 years |
| Portsmouth | 56 | 86.5% | 13.5% | 2.1 months | — | 8.7 months |
| Pittsylvania County | 52 | 81.6% | 16.3% | 4.9 months | — | 7.8 years |
| Henry County | 51 | 45.7% | 54.3% | 3.8 months | — | 4.4 years |
| Smyth County | 51 | 40.8% | 59.2% | 5.3 months | $600 | 4.8 years |
| Salem | 51 | 47.9% | 52.1% | 1.8 months | — | 1.9 years |
| Lynchburg | 50 | 31.8% | 60.3% | 4.9 months | — | 3.1 years |
| Fauquier County | 47 | 44.6% | 55.4% | 3.4 months | $100 | 3.1 years |
| Colonial Heights | 42 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 5.9 months | — | 7.8 years |
| Fredericksburg | 42 | 28.9% | 68.4% | 3.2 months | — | 5.4 years |
| Montgomery County | 42 | 25.0% | 75.0% | 3.8 months | $175 | 6.0 years |
| Wythe County | 42 | 37.5% | 62.5% | 4.5 months | — | 11.0 years |
| York County | 42 | 85.0% | 15.0% | 3.5 months | — | 6.0 months |
| Giles County | 36 | 36.4% | 63.6% | 6.8 months | — | 8.6 years |
| Albemarle County | 26 | 47.1% | 52.9% | 2.9 months | — | 5.5 months |
| Northampton County | 25 | 20.8% | 62.5% | 7.1 months | — | 5.4 years |
| Bedford County | 23 | 9.5% | 90.5% | 3.3 months | $150 | 5.7 years |
| Shenandoah County | 23 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 6.7 months | — | 7.8 months |
| Mecklenburg County | 22 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 2.3 months | — | — |
| Charlottesville | 21 | 75.0% | 25.0% | 3.8 months | — | 6.0 years |
| Hanover County | 21 | 60.0% | 40.0% | 3.4 months | $150 | 1.0 years |
| Alexandria | 20 | 80.0% | 20.0% | 2.2 months | — | 11.1 months |
| Washington County | 20 | 75.0% | 25.0% | 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. 4,310 cases analyzed across 47 jurisdictions. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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