Robbery in Virginia
1,709 cases across 17 jurisdictions · 2025
Charge statistics were restated in July 2026 — cases are now grouped by the Virginia Code section charged. What changed and why
Of 1,709 robbery cases filed in 2025 across 17 Virginia jurisdictions, 1,030 reached an outcome — an average dismissal rate of 65.6% and an average conviction rate of 33.8%. Statewide, 17.4% 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 17 jurisdictions with available data. Data covers 2025 public court records. Last updated: July 8, 2026
Key takeaways
- Across 17 Virginia jurisdictions, Robbery cases had an average dismissal rate of 65.6% and conviction rate of 33.8% in 2025 (1,709 cases).
- Dismissal rates ranged from 33.3% in Suffolk to 94.4% in Chesapeake among jurisdictions with robbery data.
- Statewide, 17.4% 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 60.1% 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 |
| Fairfax County | 183 | 78.5% | 21.5% | 3.5 months | 6.4 months |
| Norfolk | 182 | 70.2% | 27.7% | 4.4 months | 2.4 years |
| Newport News | 139 | 81.5% | 18.5% | 4.9 months | 2.7 years |
| Arlington County | 115 | 61.0% | 39.0% | 2.5 months | 6.9 months |
| Portsmouth | 108 | 84.4% | 15.6% | 5.1 months | 2.7 years |
| Prince William County | 106 | 60.1% | 39.9% | 4.8 months | 1.9 years |
| Henrico County | 98 | 66.6% | 33.4% | 4.6 months | 5.0 years |
| Chesterfield County | 84 | 69.5% | 27.7% | 5.1 months | 2.0 years |
| Hampton | 77 | 64.3% | 35.7% | 3.6 months | 3.3 years |
| Roanoke City | 46 | 37.3% | 62.7% | 2.9 months | 4.0 years |
| Alexandria | 34 | 72.2% | 27.8% | 3.1 months | 1.0 years |
| Chesapeake | 33 | 94.4% | 5.6% | 4.2 months | 1.0 years |
| Suffolk | 28 | 33.3% | 66.7% | 5.4 months | 6.6 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 |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
Compare Robbery to Related Charges
See how Robbery outcomes compare side-by-side with related charges across Virginia.
Case Dismissed?
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. 1,709 cases analyzed across 17 jurisdictions. Last updated July 8, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com
Common Questions
Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results.
What's Next
Robbery dismissal rates range from 33% to 94% across Virginia. Your court matters. An attorney who handles Robbery cases in your court can review your case — free.
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