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

In 2023-2024, 23,375 Fraud / Forgery cases and 15,518 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 38,893 public court records from 2023-2024, Fraud / Forgery has a 64.4% average dismissal rate while Grand Larceny has a 47.5% 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 38,893 public court records from 2023–2024, Fraud / Forgery cases across 107 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 64.4% and conviction rate of 35.1%, while Grand Larceny cases across 93 jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 47.5% and conviction rate of 51.7%.

Fraud / Forgery

23,375

Total Cases

107

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 64.4%

Conviction Rate 35.1%

vs

Grand Larceny

15,518

Total Cases

93

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 47.5%

Conviction Rate 51.7%

Top Jurisdictions Comparison

How the highest-volume courts handle each charge.

Fraud / Forgery — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Fairfax County	1,607	92.7%	7.3%
Chesapeake	956	69.8%	30.0%
Henrico County	887	72.9%	26.2%
Newport News	740	88.9%	10.3%
Tazewell County	731	69.5%	30.5%

Grand Larceny — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Chesterfield County	1,490	52.6%	46.8%
Chesapeake	1,182	36.2%	63.3%
Prince William County	755	44.7%	55.3%
Fairfax County	743	84.7%	15.3%
Virginia Beach	647	19.5%	80.0%

Source: Virginia public court records, 2023–2024 — 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 38,893 public court records from 2023–2024:

Volume: Fraud / Forgery is more commonly charged (23,375 cases) than Grand Larceny (15,518 cases)
Dismissals: Fraud / Forgery has a higher average dismissal rate (64.4%) compared to Grand Larceny (47.5%)
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

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 64.4% average dismissal rate while Grand Larceny has a 47.5% 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 (64.4%) compared to Grand Larceny (47.5%), 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, 23,375 Fraud / Forgery cases were filed across 107 jurisdictions, and 15,518 Grand Larceny cases were filed across 93 jurisdictions. View the full data on our Fraud / Forgery and Grand Larceny pages.