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

In 2025, 40,466 Larceny / Theft cases and 3,051 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 43,517 public court records from 2025, Larceny / Theft has a 53.9% average dismissal rate while Grand Larceny has a 54.0% 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 43,517 public court records from 2025, Larceny / Theft cases across 110 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 53.9% and conviction rate of 44.8%, while Grand Larceny cases across 41 jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 54.0% and conviction rate of 44.9%.

Larceny / Theft

40,466

Total Cases

110

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 53.9%

Conviction Rate 44.8%

vs

Grand Larceny

3,051

Total Cases

41

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 54.0%

Conviction Rate 44.9%

Top Jurisdictions Comparison

How the highest-volume courts handle each charge.

Larceny / Theft — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Fairfax County	5,549	70.4%	28.6%
Henrico County	2,936	45.5%	53.5%
Prince William County	2,191	62.4%	37.2%
Chesterfield County	2,000	55.1%	44.2%
Virginia Beach	1,688	40.7%	57.6%

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%

Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — 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 43,517 public court records from 2025:

Volume: Larceny / Theft is more commonly charged (40,466 cases) than Grand Larceny (3,051 cases)
Dismissals: Grand Larceny has a higher average dismissal rate (54.0%) compared to Larceny / Theft (53.9%)
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 53.9% average dismissal rate while Grand Larceny has a 54.0% average dismissal rate. For information about the legal distinctions, consult a licensed Virginia attorney or the Code of Virginia.

Grand Larceny has a higher average dismissal rate (54.0%) compared to Larceny / Theft (53.9%), based on 2025 Virginia court records. However, dismissal rates vary significantly by jurisdiction. Visit the individual charge pages for court-specific data.

In 2025, 40,466 Larceny / Theft cases were filed across 110 jurisdictions, and 3,051 Grand Larceny cases were filed across 41 jurisdictions. View the full data on our Larceny / Theft and Grand Larceny pages.