Burglary in Alachua County, Florida
248 cases (2025) · Alachua County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, burglary prosecutions in Alachua County were exceptionally severe. Dismissals occurred in zero percent of cases—far below the 1.5 percent statewide average—and acquittals were rare at 0.4 percent. Diversion programs resolved only 1.6 percent of cases versus 2.3 percent statewide, offering limited alternatives to conviction. Adjudication withheld reached 8.1 percent, well below the 13.1 percent statewide average. Guilty verdicts reached 89.5 percent, among the highest conviction rates for any felony examined, reflecting near-certain conviction once charges were filed.
Incarceration was nearly universal for those convicted. Prison sentences affected 76.6 percent of all defendants—far above typical rates—indicating burglary prosecutions resulted in substantial confinement. Average sentences of 1,458 days and medians of 1,096 days reflected serious penalties spanning multiple years. Public defenders represented 46.4 percent of defendants, indicating substantial financial need within the accused population.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Burglary charge in Alachua County makes it in front of a judge. Of 683 prosecutor decisions on Burglary charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 7.6% — below the 31.2% statewide rate. These decisions happen early in a case, before trial.
Source: Florida Department of Law Enforcement, State Attorney case data (2023-2025). Rates are per charge, not per defendant — a dropped charge often reflects a plea agreement on another charge in the same case, not the case going away. Percentages are of charges receiving a prosecution decision; transfers between courts are excluded. Court outcome data on this page is a separate dataset covering cases that reached disposition. Statewide charging patterns: The Florida Prosecution Report.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 89.5% of 248 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 248 cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 434 | 4.8 years |
| County Jail | 97 | 9.2 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Burglary sentencing in Alachua County.
Counsel Analysis (2025)
Demographics (2025)
Demographic data reflects systemic patterns in the criminal justice system and should not be used to draw conclusions about any racial or ethnic group. Disparities may reflect differences in policing, prosecution, and socioeconomic factors rather than actual crime rates.
| Race | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 164 | 90.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 83 | 86.7% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 206 | 87.9% | 0.0% | 4.2 years |
| 2024 | 177 | 85.9% | 1.1% | 3.9 years |
| 2025 | 248 | 89.5% | 0.0% | 4.0 years |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 468 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 112 |
| Felony | First Degree | 41 |
| Felony | First Degree punishable by life | 7 |
| Felony | Life | 3 |
Related Charges in Alachua County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 863 | 68.7% | 0.0% |
| Drug Possession | 863 | 81.3% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 736 | 81.7% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 620 | 63.7% | 0.8% |
| Other | 434 | 71.4% | 1.2% |
| Resisting Officer | 422 | 75.6% | 0.2% |
| Trespassing | 325 | 88.6% | 0.6% |
| Probation Violation | 289 | 94.8% | 3.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Burglary in Alachua County?
The guilty rate is 89.5% based on 248 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Burglary in Alachua County?
Adjudication is withheld in 8.1% of cases (2025). This is a Florida-specific outcome where the court finds guilt but does not formally convict, allowing the defendant to avoid a conviction record under FL Statute 948.01.
What is the average sentence for Burglary in Alachua County?
The average sentence is 4.0 years, with an average fine of $143 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
46.4% of defendants use a public defender, while 4.4% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Burglary in Alachua County, Florida (2025). Based on 248 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/burglary/alachua
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Alachua County. "Guilty" includes all cases where the defendant was found guilty. "Adjudication withheld" is a Florida-specific disposition where guilt is found but the court withholds formal adjudication under FL Statute 948.01. "Dismissed" includes all cases dismissed by the court or prosecution.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 248 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com