How many Assault & Battery and Domestic Violence cases are filed in Virginia?

In 2025, 18,403 Assault & Battery cases and 47 Domestic Violence cases were filed across Virginia courts. Visit VirginiaCourtFile.com for jurisdiction-specific data.

Assault & Battery vs Domestic Violence in Virginia — Stats

Q: What is the difference between Assault & Battery and Domestic Violence in Virginia?

Based on 18,450 public court records from 2025, Assault & Battery has a 67.0% average dismissal rate while Domestic Violence has a 50.0% average dismissal rate across Virginia courts.

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. These are different charges with different legal elements — consult a licensed Virginia attorney for guidance on your specific situation.

According to 18,450 public court records from 2025, Assault & Battery cases across 103 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 67.0% and conviction rate of 25.4%, while Domestic Violence cases across 1 jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 50.0% and conviction rate of 50.0%.

Assault & Battery

18,403

Total Cases

103

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 67.0%

Conviction Rate 25.4%

vs

Domestic Violence

47

Total Cases

1

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 50.0%

Conviction Rate 50.0%

Top Jurisdictions Comparison

How the highest-volume courts handle each charge.

Assault & Battery — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Norfolk	1,188	78.8%	15.9%
Prince William County	979	69.6%	27.0%
Newport News	962	72.4%	17.2%
Fairfax County	914	86.3%	10.0%
Richmond City	859	67.0%	20.4%

Domestic Violence — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Stafford County	47	50.0%	50.0%

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

What the Data Shows

Assault & Battery and Domestic Violence are distinct charges with different legal elements, but defendants sometimes face questions about how they compare. Based on 18,450 public court records from 2025:

Volume: Assault & Battery is more commonly charged (18,403 cases) than Domestic Violence (47 cases)
Dismissals: Assault & Battery has a higher average dismissal rate (67.0%) compared to Domestic Violence (50.0%)
Variation: Both charges show significant variation in outcomes across Virginia jurisdictions — the court where a case is heard matters

These statistics reflect aggregate patterns across Virginia courts and do not predict individual case outcomes. The legal elements, potential consequences, and defense considerations differ between these charges. Consult a licensed Virginia attorney for guidance on your specific situation.

Common Questions

Assault & Battery and Domestic Violence are separate charges with different legal definitions and elements. Our data shows they have different outcome patterns: Assault & Battery has a 67.0% average dismissal rate while Domestic Violence has a 50.0% average dismissal rate. For information about the legal distinctions, consult a licensed Virginia attorney or the Code of Virginia.

Assault & Battery has a higher average dismissal rate (67.0%) compared to Domestic Violence (50.0%), based on 2025 Virginia court records. However, dismissal rates vary significantly by jurisdiction. Visit the individual charge pages for court-specific data.

In 2025, 18,403 Assault & Battery cases were filed across 103 jurisdictions, and 47 Domestic Violence cases were filed across 1 jurisdictions. View the full data on our Assault & Battery and Domestic Violence pages.