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

In 2025, 7,231 Fraud / Forgery cases and 4,232 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 11,463 public court records from 2025, Fraud / Forgery has a 74.0% average dismissal rate while Grand Larceny has a 53.8% 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 11,463 public court records from 2025, Fraud / Forgery cases across 66 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 74.0% and conviction rate of 25.4%, while Grand Larceny cases across 47 jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 53.8% and conviction rate of 45.6%.

Fraud / Forgery

7,231

Total Cases

66

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 74.0%

Conviction Rate 25.4%

vs

Grand Larceny

4,232

Total Cases

47

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 53.8%

Conviction Rate 45.6%

Top Jurisdictions Comparison

How the highest-volume courts handle each charge.

Fraud / Forgery — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Fairfax County	777	93.6%	6.4%
Chesapeake	405	77.1%	22.3%
Virginia Beach	396	70.6%	29.4%
Norfolk	325	79.5%	20.5%
Suffolk	276	84.6%	15.4%

Grand Larceny — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Chesapeake	361	40.8%	59.2%
Chesterfield County	353	60.1%	39.9%
Fairfax County	253	88.3%	11.7%
Prince William County	227	49.9%	48.9%
Virginia Beach	192	36.0%	62.8%

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 11,463 public court records from 2025:

Volume: Fraud / Forgery is more commonly charged (7,231 cases) than Grand Larceny (4,232 cases)
Dismissals: Fraud / Forgery has a higher average dismissal rate (74.0%) compared to Grand Larceny (53.8%)
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 74.0% average dismissal rate while Grand Larceny has a 53.8% 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 (74.0%) compared to Grand Larceny (53.8%), based on 2025 Virginia court records. However, dismissal rates vary significantly by jurisdiction. Visit the individual charge pages for court-specific data.

In 2025, 7,231 Fraud / Forgery cases were filed across 66 jurisdictions, and 4,232 Grand Larceny cases were filed across 47 jurisdictions. View the full data on our Fraud / Forgery and Grand Larceny pages.