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

In 2025, 7,605 Fraud / Forgery cases and 4,310 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 11,915 public court records from 2025, Fraud / Forgery has a 73.7% average dismissal rate while Grand Larceny has a 53.0% 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 11,915 public court records from 2025, Fraud / Forgery cases across 68 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 73.7% and conviction rate of 25.8%, while Grand Larceny cases across 47 jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 53.0% and conviction rate of 46.3%.

Fraud / Forgery

7,605

Total Cases

68

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 73.7%

Conviction Rate 25.8%

vs

Grand Larceny

4,310

Total Cases

47

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 53.0%

Conviction Rate 46.3%

Top Jurisdictions Comparison

How the highest-volume courts handle each charge.

Fraud / Forgery — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Fairfax County	800	93.9%	6.1%
Virginia Beach	414	68.9%	31.1%
Chesapeake	414	77.6%	21.8%
Norfolk	333	76.9%	22.7%
Suffolk	279	83.8%	16.2%

Grand Larceny — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Chesapeake	369	39.8%	60.2%
Chesterfield County	363	58.3%	41.7%
Fairfax County	254	86.5%	13.5%
Prince William County	234	48.9%	50.0%
Virginia Beach	192	34.9%	63.9%

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 11,915 public court records from 2025:

Volume: Fraud / Forgery is more commonly charged (7,605 cases) than Grand Larceny (4,310 cases)
Dismissals: Fraud / Forgery has a higher average dismissal rate (73.7%) compared to Grand Larceny (53.0%)
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 73.7% average dismissal rate while Grand Larceny has a 53.0% 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 (73.7%) compared to Grand Larceny (53.0%), based on 2025 Virginia court records. However, dismissal rates vary significantly by jurisdiction. Visit the individual charge pages for court-specific data.

In 2025, 7,605 Fraud / Forgery cases were filed across 68 jurisdictions, and 4,310 Grand Larceny cases were filed across 47 jurisdictions. View the full data on our Fraud / Forgery and Grand Larceny pages.