How many Grand Larceny and Burglary / B&E cases are filed in Virginia?

In 2025, 4,232 Grand Larceny cases and 1,464 Burglary / B&E cases were filed across Virginia courts. Visit VirginiaCourtFile.com for jurisdiction-specific data.

Grand Larceny vs Burglary / B&E in Virginia — Stats

Q: What is the difference between Grand Larceny and Burglary / B&E in Virginia?

Based on 5,696 public court records from 2025, Grand Larceny has a 53.8% average dismissal rate while Burglary / B&E has a 69.3% 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 5,696 public court records from 2025, Grand Larceny cases across 47 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 53.8% and conviction rate of 45.6%, while Burglary / B&E cases across 21 jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 69.3% and conviction rate of 30.0%.

Grand Larceny

4,232

Total Cases

47

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 53.8%

Conviction Rate 45.6%

vs

Burglary / B&E

1,464

Total Cases

21

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 69.3%

Conviction Rate 30.0%

Top Jurisdictions Comparison

How the highest-volume courts handle each charge.

Grand Larceny — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Chesapeake	361	40.8%	59.2%
Chesterfield County	353	60.1%	39.9%
Fairfax County	253	88.3%	11.7%
Prince William County	227	49.9%	48.9%
Virginia Beach	192	36.0%	62.8%

Burglary / B&E — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Fairfax County	205	100.0%	0.0%
Newport News	156	73.0%	27.0%
Chesapeake	126	77.3%	22.7%
Prince William County	111	66.5%	33.5%
Virginia Beach	102	17.3%	81.1%

Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

What the Data Shows

Grand Larceny and Burglary / B&E are distinct charges with different legal elements, but defendants sometimes face questions about how they compare. Based on 5,696 public court records from 2025:

Volume: Grand Larceny is more commonly charged (4,232 cases) than Burglary / B&E (1,464 cases)
Dismissals: Burglary / B&E has a higher average dismissal rate (69.3%) compared to Grand Larceny (53.8%)
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

Grand Larceny and Burglary / B&E are separate charges with different legal definitions and elements. Our data shows they have different outcome patterns: Grand Larceny has a 53.8% average dismissal rate while Burglary / B&E has a 69.3% average dismissal rate. For information about the legal distinctions, consult a licensed Virginia attorney or the Code of Virginia.

Burglary / B&E has a higher average dismissal rate (69.3%) compared to Grand Larceny (53.8%), based on 2025 Virginia court records. However, dismissal rates vary significantly by jurisdiction. Visit the individual charge pages for court-specific data.

In 2025, 4,232 Grand Larceny cases were filed across 47 jurisdictions, and 1,464 Burglary / B&E cases were filed across 21 jurisdictions. View the full data on our Grand Larceny and Burglary / B&E pages.