Burglary in Florida
35,504
Total Cases
75.9%
Guilty Rate
1.5%
Dismissal Rate
15.2%
Withheld Rate
3.2 years
Avg Sentence
Based on 35,504 Burglary cases across 66 Florida counties (2023-2025), the statewide guilty rate is 75.9% with a 1.5% dismissal rate. Adjudication was withheld in 15.2% of cases. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 3.2 years, with an average fine of $1,175.
Burglary by County
| County | Cases | Guilty Rate | Withheld | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade | 4,095 | 72.7% | 17.9% | 1.1% | 3.1 years |
| Hillsborough | 3,737 | 67.9% | 15.0% | 2.2% | 2.3 years |
| Broward | 2,093 | 69.0% | 28.2% | 2.3% | 2.3 years |
| Palm Beach | 2,047 | 78.4% | 13.8% | 0.3% | 2.5 years |
| Polk | 1,909 | 77.3% | 16.0% | 0.4% | 3.1 years |
| Pinellas | 1,851 | 77.9% | 13.2% | 2.2% | 3.7 years |
| Volusia | 1,748 | 73.6% | 21.1% | 1.3% | 3.2 years |
| Duval | 1,537 | 84.6% | 14.6% | 0.4% | 5.6 years |
| Pasco | 1,373 | 77.8% | 12.7% | 1.1% | 3.4 years |
| Orange | 1,203 | 65.6% | 15.8% | 2.2% | 1 year, 7 months |
| Marion | 1,003 | 87.2% | 10.5% | 0.4% | 3.7 years |
| Bay | 812 | 80.5% | 12.6% | 2.2% | 3.0 years |
| Escambia | 808 | 76.2% | 7.7% | 7.5% | 2.5 years |
| Seminole | 732 | 62.3% | 22.8% | 0.3% | 8.9 years |
| Manatee | 727 | 82.8% | 10.9% | 0.8% | 4.2 years |
| Leon | 691 | 71.2% | 10.1% | 1.3% | 2.6 years |
| Lee | 646 | 76.0% | 16.7% | 0.8% | 3.2 years |
| Alachua | 633 | 87.2% | 9.3% | 0.3% | 4.0 years |
| Sarasota | 623 | 77.7% | 16.7% | 1.4% | 3.0 years |
| St. Lucie | 591 | 83.9% | 7.3% | 3.2% | 4.7 years |
| Hernando | 526 | 86.9% | 5.9% | 1.5% | 3.5 years |
| Lake | 449 | 79.3% | 12.0% | 1.3% | 2.5 years |
| Osceola | 413 | 64.9% | 19.6% | 3.6% | 4.8 years |
| Brevard | 366 | 71.0% | 17.8% | 1.1% | 1 year, 8 months |
| Okaloosa | 361 | 74.0% | 16.6% | 0.3% | 3.0 years |
| St. Johns | 335 | 74.0% | 20.9% | 0.6% | 2.7 years |
| Martin | 317 | 89.0% | 6.3% | 0.3% | 3.7 years |
| Citrus | 264 | 82.6% | 11.0% | 0.8% | 4.6 years |
| Collier | 255 | 85.1% | 7.8% | 0.4% | 3.3 years |
| Charlotte | 246 | 83.3% | 11.8% | 0.4% | 3.0 years |
| Highlands | 237 | 82.3% | 9.3% | 0.0% | 3.5 years |
| Santa Rosa | 233 | 85.0% | 9.4% | 0.4% | 3.5 years |
| Walton | 225 | 71.1% | 8.4% | 14.2% | 1 year, 9 months |
| Indian River | 210 | 75.7% | 15.7% | 0.5% | 2.7 years |
| Clay | 193 | 77.2% | 19.2% | 2.6% | 3.2 years |
| Monroe | 186 | 71.5% | 13.4% | 0.0% | 1 year, 11 months |
| Putnam | 174 | 86.8% | 8.6% | 0.0% | 3.4 years |
| Sumter | 159 | 83.0% | 11.9% | 0.0% | 2.8 years |
| Desoto | 155 | 92.3% | 5.8% | 0.6% | 3.7 years |
| Columbia | 144 | 78.5% | 11.1% | 0.0% | 4.8 years |
| Jackson | 103 | 81.6% | 12.6% | 0.0% | 3.4 years |
| Okeechobee | 83 | 69.9% | 21.7% | 4.8% | 2.7 years |
| Nassau | 82 | 84.1% | 14.6% | 0.0% | 3.3 years |
| Taylor | 82 | 91.5% | 7.3% | 1.2% | 3.9 years |
| Suwannee | 75 | 92.0% | 8.0% | 0.0% | 4.6 years |
| Hendry | 71 | 83.1% | 12.7% | 0.0% | 4.0 years |
| Dixie | 67 | 86.6% | 10.4% | 0.0% | 7.4 years |
| Levy | 55 | 81.8% | 16.4% | 0.0% | 3.1 years |
| Bradford | 52 | 88.5% | 9.6% | 0.0% | 3.6 years |
| Washington | 48 | 85.4% | 14.6% | 0.0% | 1 year, 11 months |
| Wakulla | 46 | 76.1% | 13.0% | 2.2% | 2.4 years |
| Calhoun | 44 | 88.6% | 6.8% | 0.0% | 3.6 years |
| Hardee | 44 | 77.3% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 4.0 years |
| Holmes | 44 | 79.5% | 13.6% | 6.8% | 3.4 years |
| Gilchrist | 43 | 83.7% | 16.3% | 0.0% | 1 year, 12 months |
| Franklin | 35 | 88.6% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 2.5 years |
| Baker | 34 | 94.1% | 5.9% | 0.0% | 1 year, 12 months |
| Jefferson | 34 | 94.1% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 4.0 years |
| Union | 30 | 76.7% | 13.3% | 0.0% | 3.5 years |
| Gulf | 28 | 96.4% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 3.3 years |
| Madison | 24 | 87.5% | 12.5% | 0.0% | 4.0 years |
| Glades | 17 | 58.8% | 17.6% | 0.0% | 4.3 years |
| Gadsden | 15 | 40.0% | 40.0% | 6.7% | 0 days |
| Lafayette | 15 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 9.3 years |
| Hamilton | 14 | 64.3% | 35.7% | 0.0% | 4.1 years |
| Liberty | 12 | 50.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.5 years |
Year-Over-Year Trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12,263 | 78.0% | 1.6% | 2.9 years |
| 2024 | 11,804 | 77.4% | 1.4% | 3.2 years |
| 2025 | 11,419 | 72.2% | 1.4% | 3.7 years |
Related Florida Statute
§ 810.02 — Burglary
Florida Statute § 810.02 defines burglary as entering a dwelling, structure, or conveyance with the intent to commit a crime therein, or remaining in a dwelling, structure, or conveyance surreptitiously with intent to commit a crime.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Burglary in Florida?
The statewide guilty rate for Burglary is 75.9% based on 35,504 cases from 66 counties (2023-2025).
What is the dismissal rate for Burglary in Florida?
The statewide dismissal rate for Burglary is 1.5% across all Florida counties.
How does Burglary sentencing vary by county?
Sentencing for Burglary varies significantly by county. Browse the county breakdown table above to compare guilty rates, dismissal rates, and average sentences across all 66 counties.
What does adjudication withheld mean for Burglary?
Adjudication withheld means the court found sufficient evidence of guilt but chose not to formally convict the defendant. This is unique to Florida and means the charge does not appear as a conviction on the defendant's record, though the arrest record remains. For Burglary, adjudication is withheld in 15.2% of cases statewide.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 35,504 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026