Burglary in Bradford County, Florida
52 cases (2023-2025) · Bradford County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Burglary charges in Bradford County result in conviction at exceptionally high rates compared to statewide patterns. The guilty verdict rate of 88.5 percent substantially exceeds typical outcomes, with adjudication withheld in just 9.6 percent of cases versus a statewide average of 12.9 percent. Bradford County has not used pre-trial diversion for burglary cases despite statewide programs handling 2.1 percent of such charges. No cases were dismissed, a sharper outcome than the statewide dismissal average of 1.5 percent.
Defendants convicted of burglary in Bradford County face substantial confinement. Three-quarters receive prison sentences, with an average sentence of 3.6 years and a median of 3.4 years, while 17.3 percent receive jail time. Most defendants are represented by public defenders, indicating limited financial resources. The average probation term extends to roughly three years, suggesting sentences often include supervised release beyond initial incarceration.
Figures cover 52 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Burglary charge in Bradford County makes it in front of a judge. Of 56 prosecutor decisions on Burglary charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 12.5% — 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 (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 88.5% of 52 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 52 cases · 2023-2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2023-2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 39 | 4.3 years |
| County Jail | 9 | 9.1 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Burglary sentencing in Bradford County.
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
Demographics (2023-2025)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 36 | 91.7% | 0.0% |
| Black | 16 | 81.2% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 16 | 87.5% | 0.0% | 3.1 years |
| 2024 | 14 | 85.7% | 0.0% | 3.8 years |
| 2025 | 22 | 90.9% | 0.0% | 3.8 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 35 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 12 |
| Felony | First Degree | 5 |
Related Charges in Bradford County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 235 | 76.2% | 0.0% |
| Drug Possession | 154 | 88.3% | 0.6% |
| Battery | 76 | 80.3% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 75 | 94.7% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 48 | 93.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 48 | 66.7% | 27.1% |
| DUI | 70 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Sex Offense | 32 | 87.5% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Burglary in Bradford County?
The guilty rate is 88.5% based on 52 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Burglary in Bradford County?
Adjudication is withheld in 9.6% of cases (2023-2025). 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 Bradford County?
The average sentence is 3.6 years (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
51.9% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.0% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Burglary in Bradford County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 52 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/burglary/bradford
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Bradford 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 · 52 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com