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

In 2025, 40,860 Larceny / Theft cases and 4,232 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 45,092 public court records from 2025, Larceny / Theft has a 53.7% average dismissal rate while Grand Larceny has a 53.8% 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 45,092 public court records from 2025, Larceny / Theft cases across 108 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 53.7% and conviction rate of 45.1%, while Grand Larceny cases across 47 jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 53.8% and conviction rate of 45.6%.

Larceny / Theft

40,860

Total Cases

108

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 53.7%

Conviction Rate 45.1%

vs

Grand Larceny

4,232

Total Cases

47

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 53.8%

Conviction Rate 45.6%

Top Jurisdictions Comparison

How the highest-volume courts handle each charge.

Larceny / Theft — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Fairfax County	5,734	72.5%	26.5%
Henrico County	2,966	45.6%	53.5%
Chesterfield County	2,093	55.0%	44.3%
Prince William County	2,059	62.1%	37.7%
Virginia Beach	1,528	39.1%	58.5%

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%

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 45,092 public court records from 2025:

Volume: Larceny / Theft is more commonly charged (40,860 cases) than Grand Larceny (4,232 cases)
Dismissals: Grand Larceny has a higher average dismissal rate (53.8%) compared to Larceny / Theft (53.7%)
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 53.7% average dismissal rate while Grand Larceny has a 53.8% 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 (53.8%) compared to Larceny / Theft (53.7%), based on 2025 Virginia court records. However, dismissal rates vary significantly by jurisdiction. Visit the individual charge pages for court-specific data.

In 2025, 40,860 Larceny / Theft cases were filed across 108 jurisdictions, and 4,232 Grand Larceny cases were filed across 47 jurisdictions. View the full data on our Larceny / Theft and Grand Larceny pages.