How many Grand Larceny and Robbery cases are filed in Virginia?

In 2025, 4,232 Grand Larceny cases and 2,022 Robbery cases were filed across Virginia courts. Visit VirginiaCourtFile.com for jurisdiction-specific data.

Grand Larceny vs Robbery in Virginia — Stats

Q: What is the difference between Grand Larceny and Robbery in Virginia?

Based on 6,254 public court records from 2025, Grand Larceny has a 53.8% average dismissal rate while Robbery has a 62.1% 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 6,254 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 Robbery cases across 20 jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 62.1% and conviction rate of 36.8%.

Grand Larceny

4,232

Total Cases

47

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 53.8%

Conviction Rate 45.6%

vs

Robbery

2,022

Total Cases

20

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 62.1%

Conviction Rate 36.8%

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%

Robbery — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Virginia Beach	221	60.5%	37.8%
Richmond City	203	69.4%	30.6%
Fairfax County	182	78.8%	21.2%
Newport News	182	67.2%	32.8%
Norfolk	179	70.3%	28.8%

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

What the Data Shows

Grand Larceny and Robbery are distinct charges with different legal elements, but defendants sometimes face questions about how they compare. Based on 6,254 public court records from 2025:

Volume: Grand Larceny is more commonly charged (4,232 cases) than Robbery (2,022 cases)
Dismissals: Robbery has a higher average dismissal rate (62.1%) 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 Robbery 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 Robbery has a 62.1% average dismissal rate. For information about the legal distinctions, consult a licensed Virginia attorney or the Code of Virginia.

Robbery has a higher average dismissal rate (62.1%) 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 2,022 Robbery cases were filed across 20 jurisdictions. View the full data on our Grand Larceny and Robbery pages.