§ 18.2-89 — Burglary / B&E
Court outcome data from 274 cases across 56 jurisdictions · 2025
Of 274 cases filed in 2025 under § 18.2-89, 142 reached an outcome — 62.0% were dismissed or dropped and 35.9% resulted in conviction, across 56 Virginia jurisdictions.
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Of 274 § 18.2-89 cases filed in 2025 across 56 Virginia jurisdictions, 142 reached an outcome — an average dismissal rate of 62.0% and an average conviction rate of 35.9%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 56 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport News | 22 | 66.7% | 33.3% | 3.8 months |
| Fairfax County | 22 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 8.3 months |
| Richmond City | 19 | 77.8% | 22.2% | 3.1 months |
| Hampton | 19 | 66.7% | 33.3% | 2.7 months |
| Norfolk | 17 | 40.0% | 60.0% | 3.0 months |
| Wise County | 15 | 93.3% | 6.7% | 4.9 months |
| Westmoreland County | 12 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 4.0 months |
| Arlington County | 12 | 55.6% | 44.4% | 8.5 months |
| Virginia Beach | 11 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 5.5 months |
| Lynchburg | 10 | 80.0% | 20.0% | 2.9 months |
| Prince William County | 9 | 80.0% | 20.0% | 2.3 months |
| Accomack County | 7 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 5.6 months |
| Montgomery County | 6 | 0.0% | 100.0% | 2.8 months |
| Charlottesville | 6 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 2.3 months |
| York County | 5 | 25.0% | 75.0% | 3.6 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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