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

In 2025, 1,505 Burglary / B&E cases and 42,694 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 44,199 public court records from 2025, Burglary / B&E has a 69.1% average dismissal rate while Larceny / Theft has a 54.0% 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 44,199 public court records from 2025, Burglary / B&E cases across 22 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 69.1% and conviction rate of 30.1%, while Larceny / Theft cases across 108 jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 54.0% and conviction rate of 44.8%.

Burglary / B&E

1,505

Total Cases

22

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 69.1%

Conviction Rate 30.1%

vs

Larceny / Theft

42,694

Total Cases

108

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 54.0%

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%
Newport News	159	64.2%	34.4%
Chesapeake	128	74.5%	25.5%
Prince William County	113	64.5%	35.5%
Virginia Beach	104	31.0%	67.8%

Larceny / Theft — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Fairfax County	6,070	73.1%	26.0%
Henrico County	3,040	46.4%	52.7%
Prince William County	2,204	63.0%	36.7%
Chesterfield County	2,154	55.2%	44.1%
Virginia Beach	1,638	39.2%	58.6%

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 44,199 public court records from 2025:

Volume: Larceny / Theft is more commonly charged (42,694 cases) than Burglary / B&E (1,505 cases)
Dismissals: Burglary / B&E has a higher average dismissal rate (69.1%) compared to Larceny / Theft (54.0%)
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

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 69.1% average dismissal rate while Larceny / Theft has a 54.0% 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 (69.1%) compared to Larceny / Theft (54.0%), based on 2025 Virginia court records. However, dismissal rates vary significantly by jurisdiction. Visit the individual charge pages for court-specific data.

In 2025, 1,505 Burglary / B&E cases were filed across 22 jurisdictions, and 42,694 Larceny / Theft cases were filed across 108 jurisdictions. View the full data on our Burglary / B&E and Larceny / Theft pages.