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

In 2023-2024, 8,217 Sex Offense cases and 123 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 8,340 public court records from 2023-2024, Sex Offense has a 52.4% average dismissal rate while Domestic Violence has a 48.0% 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 8,340 public court records from 2023–2024, Sex Offense cases across 89 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 52.4% and conviction rate of 42.0%, while Domestic Violence cases across 4 jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 48.0% and conviction rate of 44.5%.

Sex Offense

8,217

Total Cases

89

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 52.4%

Conviction Rate 42.0%

vs

Domestic Violence

123

Total Cases

4

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 48.0%

Conviction Rate 44.5%

Top Jurisdictions Comparison

How the highest-volume courts handle each charge.

Sex Offense — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Prince William County	620	56.5%	39.4%
Norfolk	515	57.0%	33.0%
Hampton	426	59.0%	33.0%
Newport News	411	58.0%	35.3%
Chesapeake	392	67.9%	25.0%

Domestic Violence — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Pittsylvania County	39	22.7%	68.2%
Stafford County	31	27.3%	54.5%
Prince William County	27	58.3%	41.7%
Wise County	26	100.0%	0.0%

Source: Virginia public court records, 2023–2024 — 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 8,340 public court records from 2023–2024:

Volume: Sex Offense is more commonly charged (8,217 cases) than Domestic Violence (123 cases)
Dismissals: Sex Offense has a higher average dismissal rate (52.4%) compared to Domestic Violence (48.0%)
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 52.4% average dismissal rate while Domestic Violence has a 48.0% 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 (52.4%) compared to Domestic Violence (48.0%), 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, 8,217 Sex Offense cases were filed across 89 jurisdictions, and 123 Domestic Violence cases were filed across 4 jurisdictions. View the full data on our Sex Offense and Domestic Violence pages.