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

In 2025, 7,231 Fraud / Forgery cases and 40,860 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 48,091 public court records from 2025, Fraud / Forgery has a 74.0% average dismissal rate while Larceny / Theft has a 53.7% 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 48,091 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 Larceny / Theft cases across 108 jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 53.7% and conviction rate of 45.1%.

Fraud / Forgery

7,231

Total Cases

66

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 74.0%

Conviction Rate 25.4%

vs

Larceny / Theft

40,860

Total Cases

108

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 53.7%

Conviction Rate 45.1%

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%

Larceny / Theft — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Fairfax County	5,734	72.5%	26.5%
Henrico County	2,966	45.6%	53.5%
Chesterfield County	2,093	55.0%	44.3%
Prince William County	2,059	62.1%	37.7%
Virginia Beach	1,528	39.1%	58.5%

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 48,091 public court records from 2025:

Volume: Larceny / Theft is more commonly charged (40,860 cases) than Fraud / Forgery (7,231 cases)
Dismissals: Fraud / Forgery has a higher average dismissal rate (74.0%) compared to Larceny / Theft (53.7%)
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 74.0% average dismissal rate while Larceny / Theft has a 53.7% 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 Larceny / Theft (53.7%), 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 40,860 Larceny / Theft cases were filed across 108 jurisdictions. View the full data on our Fraud / Forgery and Larceny / Theft pages.