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

In 2025, 965 Burglary / B&E cases and 40,466 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 41,431 public court records from 2025, Burglary / B&E has a 71.9% average dismissal rate while Larceny / Theft has a 53.9% 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 41,431 public court records from 2025, Burglary / B&E cases across 16 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 71.9% and conviction rate of 27.2%, while Larceny / Theft cases across 110 jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 53.9% and conviction rate of 44.8%.

Burglary / B&E

965

Total Cases

16

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 71.9%

Conviction Rate 27.2%

vs

Larceny / Theft

40,466

Total Cases

110

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 53.9%

Conviction Rate 44.8%

Top Jurisdictions Comparison

How the highest-volume courts handle each charge.

Burglary / B&E — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Fairfax County	208	100.0%	0.0%
Virginia Beach	104	31.0%	67.8%
Richmond City	102	46.5%	52.0%
Newport News	98	68.6%	30.2%
Prince William County	66	67.7%	32.3%

Larceny / Theft — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Fairfax County	5,549	70.4%	28.6%
Henrico County	2,936	45.5%	53.5%
Prince William County	2,191	62.4%	37.2%
Chesterfield County	2,000	55.1%	44.2%
Virginia Beach	1,688	40.7%	57.6%

Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — 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 41,431 public court records from 2025:

Volume: Larceny / Theft is more commonly charged (40,466 cases) than Burglary / B&E (965 cases)
Dismissals: Burglary / B&E has a higher average dismissal rate (71.9%) compared to Larceny / Theft (53.9%)
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 71.9% average dismissal rate while Larceny / Theft has a 53.9% 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 (71.9%) compared to Larceny / Theft (53.9%), based on 2025 Virginia court records. However, dismissal rates vary significantly by jurisdiction. Visit the individual charge pages for court-specific data.

In 2025, 965 Burglary / B&E cases were filed across 16 jurisdictions, and 40,466 Larceny / Theft cases were filed across 110 jurisdictions. View the full data on our Burglary / B&E and Larceny / Theft pages.