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

In 2025, 7,605 Fraud / Forgery cases and 42,694 Larceny / Theft cases were filed across Virginia courts. Visit VirginiaCourtFile.com for jurisdiction-specific data.

Fraud / Forgery vs Larceny / Theft in Virginia — Stats

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

Based on 50,299 public court records from 2025, Fraud / Forgery has a 73.7% 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 50,299 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 Larceny / Theft cases across 108 jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 54.0% and conviction rate of 44.8%.

Fraud / Forgery

7,605

Total Cases

68

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 73.7%

Conviction Rate 25.8%

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.

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%

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

Fraud / Forgery and Larceny / Theft are distinct charges with different legal elements, but defendants sometimes face questions about how they compare. Based on 50,299 public court records from 2025:

Volume: Larceny / Theft is more commonly charged (42,694 cases) than Fraud / Forgery (7,605 cases)
Dismissals: Fraud / Forgery has a higher average dismissal rate (73.7%) 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

Fraud / Forgery and Larceny / Theft 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 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.

Fraud / Forgery has a higher average dismissal rate (73.7%) 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, 7,605 Fraud / Forgery cases were filed across 68 jurisdictions, and 42,694 Larceny / Theft cases were filed across 108 jurisdictions. View the full data on our Fraud / Forgery and Larceny / Theft pages.