How many Weapons Offense and Robbery cases are filed in Virginia?

In 2023-2024, 63,219 Weapons Offense cases and 6,812 Robbery cases were filed across Virginia courts. Visit VirginiaCourtFile.com for jurisdiction-specific data.

Weapons Offense vs Robbery in Virginia — Stats

Q: What is the difference between Weapons Offense and Robbery in Virginia?

Based on 70,031 public court records from 2023-2024, Weapons Offense has a 61.3% average dismissal rate while Robbery has a 54.2% 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 70,031 public court records from 2023–2024, Weapons Offense cases across 122 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 61.3% and conviction rate of 36.0%, while Robbery cases across 50 jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 54.2% and conviction rate of 43.8%.

Weapons Offense

63,219

Total Cases

122

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 61.3%

Conviction Rate 36.0%

vs

Robbery

6,812

Total Cases

50

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 54.2%

Conviction Rate 43.8%

Top Jurisdictions Comparison

How the highest-volume courts handle each charge.

Weapons Offense — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Richmond City	4,905	65.7%	30.3%
Virginia Beach	4,474	48.3%	49.7%
Newport News	4,065	70.6%	26.0%
Norfolk	3,574	60.0%	36.9%
Henrico County	2,859	55.8%	40.2%

Robbery — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Virginia Beach	574	41.6%	57.1%
Fairfax County	500	83.1%	16.9%
Prince William County	499	60.5%	38.8%
Newport News	471	57.1%	35.9%
Richmond City	465	51.8%	46.7%

Source: Virginia public court records, 2023–2024 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

What the Data Shows

Weapons Offense and Robbery are distinct charges with different legal elements, but defendants sometimes face questions about how they compare. Based on 70,031 public court records from 2023–2024:

Volume: Weapons Offense is more commonly charged (63,219 cases) than Robbery (6,812 cases)
Dismissals: Weapons Offense has a higher average dismissal rate (61.3%) compared to Robbery (54.2%)
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

Weapons Offense and Robbery are separate charges with different legal definitions and elements. Our data shows they have different outcome patterns: Weapons Offense has a 61.3% average dismissal rate while Robbery has a 54.2% average dismissal rate. For information about the legal distinctions, consult a licensed Virginia attorney or the Code of Virginia.

Weapons Offense has a higher average dismissal rate (61.3%) compared to Robbery (54.2%), 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, 63,219 Weapons Offense cases were filed across 122 jurisdictions, and 6,812 Robbery cases were filed across 50 jurisdictions. View the full data on our Weapons Offense and Robbery pages.