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

In 2025, 12,403 Trespassing cases and 1,464 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 13,867 public court records from 2025, Trespassing has a 52.6% average dismissal rate while Burglary / B&E has a 69.3% 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 13,867 public court records from 2025, Trespassing cases across 87 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 52.6% and conviction rate of 43.2%, while Burglary / B&E cases across 21 jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 69.3% and conviction rate of 30.0%.

Trespassing

12,403

Total Cases

87

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 52.6%

Conviction Rate 43.2%

vs

Burglary / B&E

1,464

Total Cases

21

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 69.3%

Conviction Rate 30.0%

Top Jurisdictions Comparison

How the highest-volume courts handle each charge.

Trespassing — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Fairfax County	1,455	67.0%	31.8%
Norfolk	829	62.8%	34.9%
Prince William County	685	52.1%	46.2%
Newport News	642	63.3%	31.4%
Virginia Beach	599	43.8%	53.7%

Burglary / B&E — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Fairfax County	205	100.0%	0.0%
Newport News	156	73.0%	27.0%
Chesapeake	126	77.3%	22.7%
Prince William County	111	66.5%	33.5%
Virginia Beach	102	17.3%	81.1%

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 13,867 public court records from 2025:

Volume: Trespassing is more commonly charged (12,403 cases) than Burglary / B&E (1,464 cases)
Dismissals: Burglary / B&E has a higher average dismissal rate (69.3%) compared to Trespassing (52.6%)
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 52.6% average dismissal rate while Burglary / B&E has a 69.3% 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 (69.3%) compared to Trespassing (52.6%), based on 2025 Virginia court records. However, dismissal rates vary significantly by jurisdiction. Visit the individual charge pages for court-specific data.

In 2025, 12,403 Trespassing cases were filed across 87 jurisdictions, and 1,464 Burglary / B&E cases were filed across 21 jurisdictions. View the full data on our Trespassing and Burglary / B&E pages.