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

In 2023-2024, 44,996 Assault & Battery cases and 6,812 Robbery cases were filed across Virginia courts. Visit VirginiaCourtFile.com for jurisdiction-specific data.

Assault & Battery vs Robbery in Virginia — Stats

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

Based on 51,808 public court records from 2023-2024, Assault & Battery has a 65.7% average dismissal rate while Robbery has a 54.2% 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 51,808 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 Robbery cases across 50 jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 54.2% and conviction rate of 43.8%.

Assault & Battery

44,996

Total Cases

122

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 65.7%

Conviction Rate 27.3%

vs

Robbery

6,812

Total Cases

50

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 54.2%

Conviction Rate 43.8%

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%

Robbery — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Virginia Beach	574	41.6%	57.1%
Fairfax County	500	83.1%	16.9%
Prince William County	499	60.5%	38.8%
Newport News	471	57.1%	35.9%
Richmond City	465	51.8%	46.7%

Source: Virginia public court records, 2023–2024 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

What the Data Shows

Assault & Battery and Robbery are distinct charges with different legal elements, but defendants sometimes face questions about how they compare. Based on 51,808 public court records from 2023–2024:

Volume: Assault & Battery is more commonly charged (44,996 cases) than Robbery (6,812 cases)
Dismissals: Assault & Battery has a higher average dismissal rate (65.7%) compared to Robbery (54.2%)
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 Robbery 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 Robbery has a 54.2% 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 Robbery (54.2%), 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 6,812 Robbery cases were filed across 50 jurisdictions. View the full data on our Assault & Battery and Robbery pages.