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

In 2023-2024, 15,518 Grand Larceny cases and 5,728 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 21,246 public court records from 2023-2024, Grand Larceny has a 47.5% average dismissal rate while Burglary / B&E has a 60.2% 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 21,246 public court records from 2023–2024, Grand Larceny cases across 93 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 47.5% and conviction rate of 51.7%, while Burglary / B&E cases across 49 jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 60.2% and conviction rate of 38.4%.

Grand Larceny

15,518

Total Cases

93

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 47.5%

Conviction Rate 51.7%

vs

Burglary / B&E

5,728

Total Cases

49

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 60.2%

Conviction Rate 38.4%

Top Jurisdictions Comparison

How the highest-volume courts handle each charge.

Grand Larceny — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Chesterfield County	1,490	52.6%	46.8%
Chesapeake	1,182	36.2%	63.3%
Prince William County	755	44.7%	55.3%
Fairfax County	743	84.7%	15.3%
Virginia Beach	647	19.5%	80.0%

Burglary / B&E — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Fairfax County	712	97.0%	3.0%
Chesapeake	374	43.7%	56.3%
Chesterfield County	346	45.7%	52.3%
Prince William County	304	68.3%	30.5%
Richmond City	304	47.3%	50.5%

Source: Virginia public court records, 2023–2024 — 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 21,246 public court records from 2023–2024:

Volume: Grand Larceny is more commonly charged (15,518 cases) than Burglary / B&E (5,728 cases)
Dismissals: Burglary / B&E has a higher average dismissal rate (60.2%) compared to Grand Larceny (47.5%)
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

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 47.5% average dismissal rate while Burglary / B&E has a 60.2% 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 (60.2%) compared to Grand Larceny (47.5%), 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, 15,518 Grand Larceny cases were filed across 93 jurisdictions, and 5,728 Burglary / B&E cases were filed across 49 jurisdictions. View the full data on our Grand Larceny and Burglary / B&E pages.