Grand Larceny in Virginia: What the Court Data Shows

According to 15,518 public court records from 2023–2024, Grand Larceny cases across 93 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 47.5% and an average conviction rate of 51.7%.

Disclaimer: This page provides statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. Laws and penalties change — consult a licensed Virginia attorney and the Code of Virginia for current legal information. Past court outcomes do not predict future results.

Grand larceny involves theft of property exceeding a certain value threshold and can be charged as a felony in Virginia. This page examines what public court records reveal about how grand larceny cases are actually resolved across the state.

What Our Data Shows About Grand Larceny Outcomes

Our analysis of 15,518 grand larceny cases across 93 Virginia jurisdictions (2023-2024) reveals:

45.0% average dismissal rate
54.0% average conviction rate
152 days average median case duration — longer than most misdemeanor charges
Some jurisdictions show higher rates of charge reduction to petit larceny

View grand larceny statistics across all Virginia jurisdictions for detailed data on each court.

Variation Across Virginia

Grand larceny outcomes differ substantially depending on which court hears the case:

Highest dismissal rates: Fairfax County (84.7%), Martinsville (81.1%)
Lowest dismissal rates: Staunton (4.2%), Rockbridge County (5.7%), Patrick County (10.7%)

This 20x range between the highest and lowest courts is one of the widest of any charge category, suggesting that where a grand larceny case is heard matters enormously.

Understanding Grand Larceny Statistics

When reviewing our data, keep in mind:

Virginia law sets a monetary threshold that distinguishes grand larceny from petit larceny
Dismissal includes judicial dismissals and nolle prosequi
Some grand larceny charges may be reduced to petit larceny through plea negotiations
These are aggregate statistics — individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case

Next Steps

For information about Virginia grand larceny laws, consult a licensed Virginia attorney or visit the Virginia Legislative Information System.

To explore how grand larceny cases are resolved in your specific court, view our grand larceny data by jurisdiction.

Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 15,518 grand larceny cases from 2023-2024, the average dismissal rate is 45.0% across 93 jurisdictions and the average conviction rate is 54.0%. Rates range from 4.2% in Staunton to 84.7% in Fairfax County.

The average median case duration for grand larceny across Virginia is 152 days — longer than most misdemeanor charges, reflecting felony-level processing. Timelines vary significantly by jurisdiction.

Virginia grand larceny laws are codified in the Code of Virginia. For current information about value thresholds and penalties, consult the Virginia Legislative Information System (law.lis.virginia.gov) or speak with a licensed Virginia attorney.

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