§ 18.2-137 — Property Destruction
Court outcome data from 7,558 cases across 123 jurisdictions · 2025
Of 7,558 cases filed in 2025 under § 18.2-137, 5,272 reached an outcome — 65.2% were dismissed or dropped and 31.0% resulted in conviction, across 123 Virginia jurisdictions.
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Of 7,558 § 18.2-137 cases filed in 2025 across 123 Virginia jurisdictions, 5,272 reached an outcome — an average dismissal rate of 65.2% and an average conviction rate of 31.0%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 123 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | 455 | 86.0% | 14.0% | 4.1 months |
| Norfolk | 401 | 77.0% | 23.0% | 2.5 months |
| Virginia Beach | 372 | 54.2% | 45.8% | 3.2 months |
| Richmond City | 368 | 68.5% | 31.5% | 2.6 months |
| Stafford County | 290 | 70.8% | 29.2% | 4.8 months |
| Prince William County | 280 | 72.7% | 27.3% | 4.2 months |
| Newport News | 264 | 81.4% | 18.6% | 3.5 months |
| Suffolk | 259 | 64.5% | 35.5% | 2.1 months |
| Chesterfield County | 235 | 69.2% | 30.8% | 3.8 months |
| Henrico County | 225 | 62.6% | 37.4% | 5.4 months |
| Roanoke City | 181 | 59.2% | 40.8% | 1.4 months |
| Hampton | 165 | 79.1% | 20.9% | 2.8 months |
| Danville | 164 | 56.1% | 43.9% | 2.9 months |
| Chesapeake | 148 | 75.2% | 24.8% | 3.3 months |
| Lynchburg | 143 | 46.3% | 53.7% | 3.3 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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