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

In 2025, 18,403 Assault & Battery cases and 2,022 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 20,425 public court records from 2025, Assault & Battery has a 67.0% average dismissal rate while Robbery has a 62.1% 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 20,425 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 Robbery cases across 20 jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 62.1% and conviction rate of 36.8%.

Assault & Battery

18,403

Total Cases

103

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 67.0%

Conviction Rate 25.4%

vs

Robbery

2,022

Total Cases

20

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 62.1%

Conviction Rate 36.8%

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%

Robbery — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Virginia Beach	221	60.5%	37.8%
Richmond City	203	69.4%	30.6%
Fairfax County	182	78.8%	21.2%
Newport News	182	67.2%	32.8%
Norfolk	179	70.3%	28.8%

Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — 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 20,425 public court records from 2025:

Volume: Assault & Battery is more commonly charged (18,403 cases) than Robbery (2,022 cases)
Dismissals: Assault & Battery has a higher average dismissal rate (67.0%) compared to Robbery (62.1%)
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 67.0% average dismissal rate while Robbery has a 62.1% 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 Robbery (62.1%), 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 2,022 Robbery cases were filed across 20 jurisdictions. View the full data on our Assault & Battery and Robbery pages.