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

In 2023-2024, 15,518 Grand Larceny cases and 6,812 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 22,330 public court records from 2023-2024, Grand Larceny has a 47.5% average dismissal rate while Robbery has a 54.2% 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 22,330 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 Robbery cases across 50 jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 54.2% and conviction rate of 43.8%.

Grand Larceny

15,518

Total Cases

93

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 47.5%

Conviction Rate 51.7%

vs

Robbery

6,812

Total Cases

50

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 54.2%

Conviction Rate 43.8%

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%

Robbery — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Virginia Beach	574	41.6%	57.1%
Fairfax County	500	83.1%	16.9%
Prince William County	499	60.5%	38.8%
Newport News	471	57.1%	35.9%
Richmond City	465	51.8%	46.7%

Source: Virginia public court records, 2023–2024 — 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 22,330 public court records from 2023–2024:

Volume: Grand Larceny is more commonly charged (15,518 cases) than Robbery (6,812 cases)
Dismissals: Robbery has a higher average dismissal rate (54.2%) 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 Robbery 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 Robbery has a 54.2% 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 (54.2%) 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 6,812 Robbery cases were filed across 50 jurisdictions. View the full data on our Grand Larceny and Robbery pages.