How many Burglary / B&E and Larceny / Theft cases are filed in Virginia?

In 2023-2024, 5,728 Burglary / B&E cases and 108,789 Larceny / Theft cases were filed across Virginia courts. Visit VirginiaCourtFile.com for jurisdiction-specific data.

Burglary / B&E vs Larceny / Theft in Virginia — Stats

Q: What is the difference between Burglary / B&E and Larceny / Theft in Virginia?

Based on 114,517 public court records from 2023-2024, Burglary / B&E has a 60.2% average dismissal rate while Larceny / Theft has a 54.5% 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 114,517 public court records from 2023–2024, Burglary / B&E cases across 49 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 60.2% and conviction rate of 38.4%, while Larceny / Theft cases across 123 jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 54.5% and conviction rate of 44.4%.

Burglary / B&E

5,728

Total Cases

49

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 60.2%

Conviction Rate 38.4%

vs

Larceny / Theft

108,789

Total Cases

123

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 54.5%

Conviction Rate 44.4%

Top Jurisdictions Comparison

How the highest-volume courts handle each charge.

Burglary / B&E — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Fairfax County	712	97.0%	3.0%
Chesapeake	374	43.7%	56.3%
Chesterfield County	346	45.7%	52.3%
Prince William County	304	68.3%	30.5%
Richmond City	304	47.3%	50.5%

Larceny / Theft — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Fairfax County	14,479	73.9%	25.7%
Henrico County	7,271	50.9%	48.6%
Chesterfield County	5,538	58.3%	40.5%
Prince William County	5,290	70.8%	29.0%
Virginia Beach	3,923	40.9%	58.2%

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

What the Data Shows

Burglary / B&E and Larceny / Theft are distinct charges with different legal elements, but defendants sometimes face questions about how they compare. Based on 114,517 public court records from 2023–2024:

Volume: Larceny / Theft is more commonly charged (108,789 cases) than Burglary / B&E (5,728 cases)
Dismissals: Burglary / B&E has a higher average dismissal rate (60.2%) compared to Larceny / Theft (54.5%)
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

Burglary / B&E and Larceny / Theft are separate charges with different legal definitions and elements. Our data shows they have different outcome patterns: Burglary / B&E has a 60.2% average dismissal rate while Larceny / Theft has a 54.5% average dismissal rate. For information about the legal distinctions, consult a licensed Virginia attorney or the Code of Virginia.

Burglary / B&E has a higher average dismissal rate (60.2%) compared to Larceny / Theft (54.5%), 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, 5,728 Burglary / B&E cases were filed across 49 jurisdictions, and 108,789 Larceny / Theft cases were filed across 123 jurisdictions. View the full data on our Burglary / B&E and Larceny / Theft pages.