Robbery in Virginia
2,057 cases across 20 jurisdictions · 2025
According to 2,057 public court records from 2025, Robbery cases across 20 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 62.7% and an average conviction rate of 36.2%. Statewide, 15.0% of Robbery 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 20 jurisdictions with available data. Data covers 2025 public court records. Last updated: May 2, 2026
Key takeaways
- Across 20 Virginia jurisdictions, Robbery cases had an average dismissal rate of 62.7% and conviction rate of 36.2% in 2025 (2,057 cases).
- Dismissal rates ranged from 0.0% in Roanoke County to 87.5% in Loudoun County among jurisdictions with robbery data.
- Statewide, 15.0% of Robbery charges were reduced to a lesser offense.
Exhibit · Outcomes vary by court
Where Robbery cases are dismissed or dropped, by jurisdiction
Across the 10 busiest courts84.4% in Portsmouth to 52.5% in Prince William County — same charge, different result by court.
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Comparison by Court
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | 222 | 61.4% | 37.2% | 5.3 months | 2.1 years |
| Richmond City | 205 | 69.5% | 30.5% | 3.7 months | 7.4 years |
| Newport News | 187 | 72.9% | 27.1% | 3.6 months | 3.8 years |
| Fairfax County | 183 | 78.5% | 21.5% | 5.0 months | 6.4 months |
| Norfolk | 182 | 70.2% | 27.7% | 4.4 months | 2.4 years |
| Prince William County | 159 | 52.5% | 47.5% | 4.4 months | 3.2 years |
| Hampton | 132 | 54.3% | 45.7% | 3.8 months | 4.9 years |
| Arlington County | 115 | 61.0% | 39.0% | 2.5 months | 6.9 months |
| Chesterfield County | 110 | 57.4% | 38.4% | 4.6 months | 2.6 years |
| Portsmouth | 108 | 84.4% | 15.6% | 5.1 months | 2.7 years |
| Henrico County | 98 | 66.6% | 33.4% | 4.6 months | 5.0 years |
| Chesapeake | 95 | 60.8% | 39.2% | 4.0 months | 3.6 years |
| Roanoke City | 55 | 32.0% | 68.0% | 2.9 months | 4.4 years |
| Suffolk | 48 | 33.3% | 66.7% | 5.5 months | 6.6 years |
| Alexandria | 34 | 72.2% | 27.8% | 3.1 months | 1.0 years |
| Roanoke County | 28 | 0.0% | 100.0% | 5.5 months | 11.1 years |
| Petersburg | 27 | 42.9% | 14.3% | 4.0 months | 10.0 years |
| Spotsylvania County | 26 | 40.0% | 60.0% | 8.1 months | 10.4 years |
| Loudoun County | 23 | 87.5% | 12.5% | 4.1 months | 9.1 months |
| Danville | 20 | 0.0% | 100.0% | 3.2 months | 12.0 years |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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If your Robbery case was dismissed or dropped, you may be eligible to have it sealed from your record.
Data source: Virginia public court records, 2025. 2,057 cases analyzed across 20 jurisdictions. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com
Common Questions
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What's Next
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