§ 18.2-103 — Larceny / Theft
Court outcome data from 10,626 cases across 112 jurisdictions · 2025
According to VirginiaCourtFile's analysis, of 10,626 cases filed in 2025 under § 18.2-103, 8,344 reached an outcome — 41.2% were dismissed or dropped and 57.9% resulted in conviction, across 112 Virginia jurisdictions.
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According to VirginiaCourtFile's analysis, of 10,626 § 18.2-103 cases filed in 2025 across 112 Virginia jurisdictions, 8,344 reached an outcome — an average dismissal rate of 41.2% and an average conviction rate of 57.9%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 112 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince William County | 592 | 60.5% | 39.5% | 5.2 months |
| Newport News | 488 | 69.0% | 31.0% | 3.6 months |
| Montgomery County | 458 | 36.4% | 63.6% | 3.9 months |
| Winchester | 390 | 14.1% | 85.9% | 5.4 months |
| Hampton | 386 | 40.2% | 59.8% | 4.2 months |
| Hanover County | 371 | 34.0% | 66.0% | 5.7 months |
| Fredericksburg | 369 | 32.4% | 67.6% | 2.0 months |
| Stafford County | 340 | 40.5% | 59.5% | 4.7 months |
| Chesapeake | 295 | 53.2% | 46.8% | 4.9 months |
| Roanoke County | 288 | 45.1% | 54.9% | 2.6 months |
| Wise County | 255 | 41.2% | 58.8% | 3.0 months |
| Danville | 247 | 21.6% | 78.4% | 4.2 months |
| Tazewell County | 246 | 41.1% | 58.9% | 4.8 months |
| Loudoun County | 244 | 61.8% | 38.2% | 6.1 months |
| Albemarle County | 240 | 55.7% | 44.3% | 3.6 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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