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

In 2023-2024, 30,152 Trespassing cases and 5,728 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 35,880 public court records from 2023-2024, Trespassing has a 55.0% average dismissal rate while Burglary / B&E has a 60.2% 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 35,880 public court records from 2023–2024, Trespassing cases across 121 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 55.0% and conviction rate of 41.2%, while Burglary / B&E cases across 49 jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 60.2% and conviction rate of 38.4%.

Trespassing

30,152

Total Cases

121

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 55.0%

Conviction Rate 41.2%

vs

Burglary / B&E

5,728

Total Cases

49

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 60.2%

Conviction Rate 38.4%

Top Jurisdictions Comparison

How the highest-volume courts handle each charge.

Trespassing — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Fairfax County	3,562	68.3%	30.7%
Prince William County	1,652	55.4%	43.3%
Newport News	1,632	60.6%	33.1%
Norfolk	1,408	61.3%	32.1%
Virginia Beach	1,311	51.5%	45.9%

Burglary / B&E — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Fairfax County	712	97.0%	3.0%
Chesapeake	374	43.7%	56.3%
Chesterfield County	346	45.7%	52.3%
Prince William County	304	68.3%	30.5%
Richmond City	304	47.3%	50.5%

Source: Virginia public court records, 2023–2024 — 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 35,880 public court records from 2023–2024:

Volume: Trespassing is more commonly charged (30,152 cases) than Burglary / B&E (5,728 cases)
Dismissals: Burglary / B&E has a higher average dismissal rate (60.2%) compared to Trespassing (55.0%)
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

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 55.0% average dismissal rate while Burglary / B&E has a 60.2% 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 (60.2%) compared to Trespassing (55.0%), 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, 30,152 Trespassing cases were filed across 121 jurisdictions, and 5,728 Burglary / B&E cases were filed across 49 jurisdictions. View the full data on our Trespassing and Burglary / B&E pages.