§ 18.2-178 — Larceny / Theft
Court outcome data from 3,946 cases across 115 jurisdictions · 2025
Of 3,946 cases filed in 2025 under § 18.2-178, 2,557 reached an outcome — 69.7% were dismissed or dropped and 29.6% resulted in conviction, across 115 Virginia jurisdictions.
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Of 3,946 § 18.2-178 cases filed in 2025 across 115 Virginia jurisdictions, 2,557 reached an outcome — an average dismissal rate of 69.7% and an average conviction rate of 29.6%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 115 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | 269 | 93.4% | 6.6% | 5.7 months |
| Virginia Beach | 266 | 52.9% | 47.1% | 4.3 months |
| Prince William County | 215 | 75.0% | 25.0% | 4.1 months |
| Norfolk | 154 | 68.9% | 31.1% | 4.2 months |
| Chesterfield County | 138 | 76.9% | 23.1% | 5.1 months |
| Rockingham County | 137 | 75.2% | 24.8% | 4.2 months |
| Newport News | 135 | 85.2% | 14.8% | 4.0 months |
| Chesapeake | 121 | 85.9% | 14.1% | 3.5 months |
| Stafford County | 120 | 73.1% | 26.9% | 3.9 months |
| Loudoun County | 112 | 80.3% | 19.7% | 4.2 months |
| Henrico County | 109 | 65.9% | 34.1% | 3.1 months |
| Richmond City | 108 | 82.9% | 17.1% | 4.2 months |
| Fredericksburg | 92 | 47.4% | 52.6% | 2.3 months |
| Hampton | 80 | 74.5% | 25.5% | 3.8 months |
| Augusta County | 77 | 85.1% | 14.9% | 4.0 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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