How many Trespassing and Burglary / B&E cases are filed in Virginia?

In 2025, 12,996 Trespassing cases and 965 Burglary / B&E cases were filed across Virginia courts. Visit VirginiaCourtFile.com for jurisdiction-specific data.

Trespassing vs Burglary / B&E in Virginia — Stats

Q: What is the difference between Trespassing and Burglary / B&E in Virginia?

Based on 13,961 public court records from 2025, Trespassing has a 53.4% average dismissal rate while Burglary / B&E has a 71.9% 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 13,961 public court records from 2025, Trespassing cases across 89 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 53.4% and conviction rate of 42.4%, while Burglary / B&E cases across 16 jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 71.9% and conviction rate of 27.2%.

Trespassing

12,996

Total Cases

89

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 53.4%

Conviction Rate 42.4%

vs

Burglary / B&E

965

Total Cases

16

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 71.9%

Conviction Rate 27.2%

Top Jurisdictions Comparison

How the highest-volume courts handle each charge.

Trespassing — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Fairfax County	1,574	67.7%	30.8%
Norfolk	847	63.1%	34.7%
Prince William County	724	54.0%	44.3%
Newport News	653	64.5%	30.5%
Virginia Beach	632	43.3%	54.5%

Burglary / B&E — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Fairfax County	208	100.0%	0.0%
Virginia Beach	104	31.0%	67.8%
Richmond City	102	46.5%	52.0%
Newport News	98	68.6%	30.2%
Prince William County	66	67.7%	32.3%

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

What the Data Shows

Trespassing and Burglary / B&E are distinct charges with different legal elements, but defendants sometimes face questions about how they compare. Based on 13,961 public court records from 2025:

Volume: Trespassing is more commonly charged (12,996 cases) than Burglary / B&E (965 cases)
Dismissals: Burglary / B&E has a higher average dismissal rate (71.9%) compared to Trespassing (53.4%)
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

Trespassing and Burglary / B&E are separate charges with different legal definitions and elements. Our data shows they have different outcome patterns: Trespassing has a 53.4% average dismissal rate while Burglary / B&E has a 71.9% average dismissal rate. For information about the legal distinctions, consult a licensed Virginia attorney or the Code of Virginia.

Burglary / B&E has a higher average dismissal rate (71.9%) compared to Trespassing (53.4%), based on 2025 Virginia court records. However, dismissal rates vary significantly by jurisdiction. Visit the individual charge pages for court-specific data.

In 2025, 12,996 Trespassing cases were filed across 89 jurisdictions, and 965 Burglary / B&E cases were filed across 16 jurisdictions. View the full data on our Trespassing and Burglary / B&E pages.