How many Larceny / Theft and Grand Larceny cases are filed in Virginia?

In 2023-2024, 108,789 Larceny / Theft cases and 15,518 Grand Larceny cases were filed across Virginia courts. Visit VirginiaCourtFile.com for jurisdiction-specific data.

Larceny / Theft vs Grand Larceny in Virginia — Stats

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

Based on 124,307 public court records from 2023-2024, Larceny / Theft has a 54.5% average dismissal rate while Grand Larceny has a 47.5% 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 124,307 public court records from 2023–2024, Larceny / Theft cases across 123 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 54.5% and conviction rate of 44.4%, while Grand Larceny cases across 93 jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 47.5% and conviction rate of 51.7%.

Larceny / Theft

108,789

Total Cases

123

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 54.5%

Conviction Rate 44.4%

vs

Grand Larceny

15,518

Total Cases

93

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 47.5%

Conviction Rate 51.7%

Top Jurisdictions Comparison

How the highest-volume courts handle each charge.

Larceny / Theft — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Fairfax County	14,479	73.9%	25.7%
Henrico County	7,271	50.9%	48.6%
Chesterfield County	5,538	58.3%	40.5%
Prince William County	5,290	70.8%	29.0%
Virginia Beach	3,923	40.9%	58.2%

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%

Source: Virginia public court records, 2023–2024 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

What the Data Shows

Larceny / Theft and Grand Larceny are distinct charges with different legal elements, but defendants sometimes face questions about how they compare. Based on 124,307 public court records from 2023–2024:

Volume: Larceny / Theft is more commonly charged (108,789 cases) than Grand Larceny (15,518 cases)
Dismissals: Larceny / Theft has a higher average dismissal rate (54.5%) 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

Larceny / Theft and Grand Larceny are separate charges with different legal definitions and elements. Our data shows they have different outcome patterns: Larceny / Theft has a 54.5% average dismissal rate while Grand Larceny has a 47.5% average dismissal rate. For information about the legal distinctions, consult a licensed Virginia attorney or the Code of Virginia.

Larceny / Theft has a higher average dismissal rate (54.5%) 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, 108,789 Larceny / Theft cases were filed across 123 jurisdictions, and 15,518 Grand Larceny cases were filed across 93 jurisdictions. View the full data on our Larceny / Theft and Grand Larceny pages.