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Robbery in Virginia

2,022 cases across 20 jurisdictions · 2025

According to 2,022 public court records from 2025, Robbery cases across 20 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 62.1% and an average conviction rate of 36.8%. Statewide, 13.8% 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

2,022
Total Cases
62.1%
Avg Dismissal Rate
36.8%
Avg Conviction Rate
3.6 years
Avg Sentence
13.8%
Charge Reduction Rate

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20 jurisdictions

Comparison by Court

Jurisdiction Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate Median Duration Avg Sentence
Virginia Beach 221 60.5% 37.8% 4.1 months 2.3 years
Richmond City 203 69.4% 30.6% 3.2 months 7.4 years
Fairfax County 182 78.8% 21.2% 4.9 months 6.7 months
Newport News 182 67.2% 32.8% 3.1 months 3.7 years
Norfolk 179 70.3% 28.8% 3.5 months 2.4 years
Prince William County 154 50.3% 49.7% 3.6 months 3.2 years
Hampton 122 55.1% 44.9% 3.7 months 4.2 years
Arlington County 115 60.5% 39.5% 2.5 months 7.1 months
Portsmouth 108 83.5% 16.5% 3.5 months 2.7 years
Chesterfield County 107 60.3% 34.7% 3.6 months 2.4 years
Henrico County 97 67.3% 32.7% 3.4 months 4.7 years
Chesapeake 93 59.3% 40.7% 3.4 months 3.8 years
Roanoke City 55 32.5% 67.5% 2.2 months 4.5 years
Suffolk 47 31.6% 68.4% 3.5 months 6.3 years
Alexandria 34 70.6% 29.4% 3.1 months 1.0 years
Roanoke County 28 0.0% 100.0% 2.1 months 12.5 years
Petersburg 26 42.9% 14.3% 3.5 months 10.0 years
Spotsylvania County 26 46.2% 53.8% 4.4 months 9.1 years
Loudoun County 23 87.5% 12.5% 4.1 months 9.1 months
Danville 20 0.0% 100.0% 2.6 months 10.0 years

Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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Related Virginia Statutes

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18.2-58 — Robbery
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Data source: Virginia public court records, 2025. 2,022 cases analyzed across 20 jurisdictions. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Common Questions

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

Loudoun County has the highest dismissal rate for Robbery at 87.5%. Use the comparison table above to see how all Virginia jurisdictions compare for dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines.
A total of 2,022 Robbery cases were filed across 20 Virginia jurisdictions in 2025, with an average dismissal rate of 62.1%. Click on any jurisdiction above to see detailed statistics for that court.
The average conviction rate for Robbery across Virginia is 36.8%, 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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