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

In 2025, 3,051 Grand Larceny cases and 965 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 4,016 public court records from 2025, Grand Larceny has a 54.0% average dismissal rate while Burglary / B&E has a 71.9% 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 4,016 public court records from 2025, Grand Larceny cases across 41 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 54.0% and conviction rate of 44.9%, while Burglary / B&E cases across 16 jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 71.9% and conviction rate of 27.2%.

Grand Larceny

3,051

Total Cases

41

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 54.0%

Conviction Rate 44.9%

vs

Burglary / B&E

965

Total Cases

16

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 71.9%

Conviction Rate 27.2%

Top Jurisdictions Comparison

How the highest-volume courts handle each charge.

Grand Larceny — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Fairfax County	254	86.5%	13.5%
Chesterfield County	212	68.0%	32.0%
Virginia Beach	192	34.9%	63.9%
Henrico County	173	61.5%	37.7%
Prince William County	159	51.1%	48.0%

Burglary / B&E — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Fairfax County	208	100.0%	0.0%
Virginia Beach	104	31.0%	67.8%
Richmond City	102	46.5%	52.0%
Newport News	98	68.6%	30.2%
Prince William County	66	67.7%	32.3%

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 4,016 public court records from 2025:

Volume: Grand Larceny is more commonly charged (3,051 cases) than Burglary / B&E (965 cases)
Dismissals: Burglary / B&E has a higher average dismissal rate (71.9%) compared to Grand Larceny (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

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 54.0% average dismissal rate while Burglary / B&E has a 71.9% 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 (71.9%) compared to Grand Larceny (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, 3,051 Grand Larceny cases were filed across 41 jurisdictions, and 965 Burglary / B&E cases were filed across 16 jurisdictions. View the full data on our Grand Larceny and Burglary / B&E pages.