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

In 2025, 3,051 Grand Larceny cases and 1,709 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 4,760 public court records from 2025, Grand Larceny has a 54.0% average dismissal rate while Robbery has a 65.6% 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 4,760 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 Robbery cases across 17 jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 65.6% and conviction rate of 33.8%.

Grand Larceny

3,051

Total Cases

41

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 54.0%

Conviction Rate 44.9%

vs

Robbery

1,709

Total Cases

17

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 65.6%

Conviction Rate 33.8%

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%

Robbery — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Virginia Beach	222	61.4%	37.2%
Richmond City	205	69.5%	30.5%
Fairfax County	183	78.5%	21.5%
Norfolk	182	70.2%	27.7%
Newport News	139	81.5%	18.5%

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 4,760 public court records from 2025:

Volume: Grand Larceny is more commonly charged (3,051 cases) than Robbery (1,709 cases)
Dismissals: Robbery has a higher average dismissal rate (65.6%) 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 Robbery 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 Robbery has a 65.6% 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 (65.6%) 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 1,709 Robbery cases were filed across 17 jurisdictions. View the full data on our Grand Larceny and Robbery pages.