How many Sex Offense and Domestic Violence cases are filed in Virginia?

In 2025, 7,422 Sex Offense cases and 51 Domestic Violence cases were filed across Virginia courts. Visit VirginiaCourtFile.com for jurisdiction-specific data.

Sex Offense vs Domestic Violence in Virginia — Stats

Q: What is the difference between Sex Offense and Domestic Violence in Virginia?

Based on 7,473 public court records from 2025, Sex Offense has a 54.2% average dismissal rate while Domestic Violence has a 55.3% 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 7,473 public court records from 2025, Sex Offense cases across 67 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 54.2% and conviction rate of 44.4%, while Domestic Violence cases across 1 jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 55.3% and conviction rate of 44.7%.

Sex Offense

7,422

Total Cases

67

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 54.2%

Conviction Rate 44.4%

vs

Domestic Violence

51

Total Cases

1

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 55.3%

Conviction Rate 44.7%

Top Jurisdictions Comparison

How the highest-volume courts handle each charge.

Sex Offense — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Fairfax County	499	95.3%	4.7%
Montgomery County	366	76.4%	23.6%
Radford	299	31.5%	68.5%
Chesterfield County	292	49.1%	50.4%
Hampton	292	62.4%	30.7%

Domestic Violence — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Stafford County	51	55.3%	44.7%

Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

What the Data Shows

Sex Offense and Domestic Violence are distinct charges with different legal elements, but defendants sometimes face questions about how they compare. Based on 7,473 public court records from 2025:

Volume: Sex Offense is more commonly charged (7,422 cases) than Domestic Violence (51 cases)
Dismissals: Domestic Violence has a higher average dismissal rate (55.3%) compared to Sex Offense (54.2%)
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

Sex Offense and Domestic Violence are separate charges with different legal definitions and elements. Our data shows they have different outcome patterns: Sex Offense has a 54.2% average dismissal rate while Domestic Violence has a 55.3% average dismissal rate. For information about the legal distinctions, consult a licensed Virginia attorney or the Code of Virginia.

Domestic Violence has a higher average dismissal rate (55.3%) compared to Sex Offense (54.2%), based on 2025 Virginia court records. However, dismissal rates vary significantly by jurisdiction. Visit the individual charge pages for court-specific data.

In 2025, 7,422 Sex Offense cases were filed across 67 jurisdictions, and 51 Domestic Violence cases were filed across 1 jurisdictions. View the full data on our Sex Offense and Domestic Violence pages.