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

In 2025, 2,132 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 2,183 public court records from 2025, Sex Offense has a 62.8% 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 2,183 public court records from 2025, Sex Offense cases across 25 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 62.8% and conviction rate of 32.2%, while Domestic Violence cases across 1 jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 55.3% and conviction rate of 44.7%.

Sex Offense

2,132

Total Cases

25

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 62.8%

Conviction Rate 32.2%

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
Hampton	308	60.7%	28.2%
Prince William County	252	76.3%	18.4%
Chesterfield County	186	57.8%	41.1%
Norfolk	172	68.9%	22.8%
Portsmouth	130	96.6%	3.4%

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 2,183 public court records from 2025:

Volume: Sex Offense is more commonly charged (2,132 cases) than Domestic Violence (51 cases)
Dismissals: Sex Offense has a higher average dismissal rate (62.8%) compared to Domestic Violence (55.3%)
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 62.8% 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.

Sex Offense has a higher average dismissal rate (62.8%) compared to Domestic Violence (55.3%), based on 2025 Virginia court records. However, dismissal rates vary significantly by jurisdiction. Visit the individual charge pages for court-specific data.

In 2025, 2,132 Sex Offense cases were filed across 25 jurisdictions, and 51 Domestic Violence cases were filed across 1 jurisdictions. View the full data on our Sex Offense and Domestic Violence pages.