How many Fraud / Forgery and Grand Larceny cases are filed in Virginia?

In 2025, 13,338 Fraud / Forgery cases and 3,051 Grand Larceny cases were filed across Virginia courts. Visit VirginiaCourtFile.com for jurisdiction-specific data.

Fraud / Forgery vs Grand Larceny in Virginia — Stats

Q: What is the difference between Fraud / Forgery and Grand Larceny in Virginia?

Based on 16,389 public court records from 2025, Fraud / Forgery has a 72.2% average dismissal rate while Grand Larceny 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 16,389 public court records from 2025, Fraud / Forgery cases across 78 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 72.2% and conviction rate of 27.4%, while Grand Larceny cases across 41 jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 54.0% and conviction rate of 44.9%.

Fraud / Forgery

13,338

Total Cases

78

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 72.2%

Conviction Rate 27.4%

vs

Grand Larceny

3,051

Total Cases

41

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 54.0%

Conviction Rate 44.9%

Top Jurisdictions Comparison

How the highest-volume courts handle each charge.

Fraud / Forgery — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Fairfax County	1,762	93.8%	6.2%
Virginia Beach	699	58.9%	39.6%
Chesterfield County	541	68.8%	30.9%
Henrico County	539	58.5%	41.0%
Chesapeake	526	73.9%	25.4%

Grand Larceny — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Fairfax County	254	86.5%	13.5%
Chesterfield County	212	68.0%	32.0%
Virginia Beach	192	34.9%	63.9%
Henrico County	173	61.5%	37.7%
Prince William County	159	51.1%	48.0%

Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

What the Data Shows

Fraud / Forgery and Grand Larceny are distinct charges with different legal elements, but defendants sometimes face questions about how they compare. Based on 16,389 public court records from 2025:

Volume: Fraud / Forgery is more commonly charged (13,338 cases) than Grand Larceny (3,051 cases)
Dismissals: Fraud / Forgery has a higher average dismissal rate (72.2%) compared to Grand Larceny (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

Fraud / Forgery and Grand Larceny are separate charges with different legal definitions and elements. Our data shows they have different outcome patterns: Fraud / Forgery has a 72.2% average dismissal rate while Grand Larceny has a 54.0% average dismissal rate. For information about the legal distinctions, consult a licensed Virginia attorney or the Code of Virginia.

Fraud / Forgery has a higher average dismissal rate (72.2%) compared to Grand Larceny (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, 13,338 Fraud / Forgery cases were filed across 78 jurisdictions, and 3,051 Grand Larceny cases were filed across 41 jurisdictions. View the full data on our Fraud / Forgery and Grand Larceny pages.