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

In 2023-2024, 23,375 Fraud / Forgery cases and 108,789 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 132,164 public court records from 2023-2024, Fraud / Forgery has a 64.4% average dismissal rate while Larceny / Theft has a 54.5% 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 132,164 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 Larceny / Theft cases across 123 jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 54.5% and conviction rate of 44.4%.

Fraud / Forgery

23,375

Total Cases

107

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 64.4%

Conviction Rate 35.1%

vs

Larceny / Theft

108,789

Total Cases

123

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 54.5%

Conviction Rate 44.4%

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%

Larceny / Theft — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Fairfax County	14,479	73.9%	25.7%
Henrico County	7,271	50.9%	48.6%
Chesterfield County	5,538	58.3%	40.5%
Prince William County	5,290	70.8%	29.0%
Virginia Beach	3,923	40.9%	58.2%

Source: Virginia public court records, 2023–2024 — 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 132,164 public court records from 2023–2024:

Volume: Larceny / Theft is more commonly charged (108,789 cases) than Fraud / Forgery (23,375 cases)
Dismissals: Fraud / Forgery has a higher average dismissal rate (64.4%) compared to Larceny / Theft (54.5%)
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 Larceny / Theft 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 Larceny / Theft has a 54.5% 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 Larceny / Theft (54.5%), 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 108,789 Larceny / Theft cases were filed across 123 jurisdictions. View the full data on our Fraud / Forgery and Larceny / Theft pages.