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

In 2025, 13,338 Fraud / Forgery cases and 40,466 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 53,804 public court records from 2025, Fraud / Forgery has a 72.2% average dismissal rate while Larceny / Theft has a 53.9% 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 53,804 public court records from 2025, Fraud / Forgery cases across 78 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 72.2% and conviction rate of 27.4%, while Larceny / Theft cases across 110 jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 53.9% and conviction rate of 44.8%.

Fraud / Forgery

13,338

Total Cases

78

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 72.2%

Conviction Rate 27.4%

vs

Larceny / Theft

40,466

Total Cases

110

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 53.9%

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	1,762	93.8%	6.2%
Virginia Beach	699	58.9%	39.6%
Chesterfield County	541	68.8%	30.9%
Henrico County	539	58.5%	41.0%
Chesapeake	526	73.9%	25.4%

Larceny / Theft — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Fairfax County	5,549	70.4%	28.6%
Henrico County	2,936	45.5%	53.5%
Prince William County	2,191	62.4%	37.2%
Chesterfield County	2,000	55.1%	44.2%
Virginia Beach	1,688	40.7%	57.6%

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 53,804 public court records from 2025:

Volume: Larceny / Theft is more commonly charged (40,466 cases) than Fraud / Forgery (13,338 cases)
Dismissals: Fraud / Forgery has a higher average dismissal rate (72.2%) compared to Larceny / Theft (53.9%)
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 72.2% average dismissal rate while Larceny / Theft has a 53.9% 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 (72.2%) compared to Larceny / Theft (53.9%), based on 2025 Virginia court records. However, dismissal rates vary significantly by jurisdiction. Visit the individual charge pages for court-specific data.

In 2025, 13,338 Fraud / Forgery cases were filed across 78 jurisdictions, and 40,466 Larceny / Theft cases were filed across 110 jurisdictions. View the full data on our Fraud / Forgery and Larceny / Theft pages.