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

In 2023-2024, 44,996 Assault & Battery cases and 123 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 45,119 public court records from 2023-2024, Assault & Battery has a 65.7% average dismissal rate while Domestic Violence has a 48.0% 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 45,119 public court records from 2023–2024, Assault & Battery cases across 122 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 65.7% and conviction rate of 27.3%, while Domestic Violence cases across 4 jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 48.0% and conviction rate of 44.5%.

Assault & Battery

44,996

Total Cases

122

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 65.7%

Conviction Rate 27.3%

vs

Domestic Violence

123

Total Cases

4

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 48.0%

Conviction Rate 44.5%

Top Jurisdictions Comparison

How the highest-volume courts handle each charge.

Assault & Battery — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Norfolk	2,390	74.5%	17.4%
Newport News	2,385	71.3%	19.1%
Fairfax County	2,312	83.7%	14.1%
Prince William County	2,152	70.8%	25.8%
Richmond City	1,987	65.7%	24.7%

Domestic Violence — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Pittsylvania County	39	22.7%	68.2%
Stafford County	31	27.3%	54.5%
Prince William County	27	58.3%	41.7%
Wise County	26	100.0%	0.0%

Source: Virginia public court records, 2023–2024 — 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 45,119 public court records from 2023–2024:

Volume: Assault & Battery is more commonly charged (44,996 cases) than Domestic Violence (123 cases)
Dismissals: Assault & Battery has a higher average dismissal rate (65.7%) compared to Domestic Violence (48.0%)
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 65.7% average dismissal rate while Domestic Violence has a 48.0% 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 (65.7%) compared to Domestic Violence (48.0%), based on 2023–2024 Virginia court records. However, dismissal rates vary significantly by jurisdiction. Visit the individual charge pages for court-specific data.

In 2023–2024, 44,996 Assault & Battery cases were filed across 122 jurisdictions, and 123 Domestic Violence cases were filed across 4 jurisdictions. View the full data on our Assault & Battery and Domestic Violence pages.