Burglary in Escambia County, Florida
215 cases (2025) · Escambia County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Burglary cases in Escambia County showed striking outcomes: a dismissal rate of 10.2% was nearly seven times the statewide average of 1.5%, indicating either more aggressive defense or prosecutorial screening that weeds out weak cases. Yet the guilty rate of 61.4% meant most cases still ended in conviction. Diversion programs were minimal at 1.4%, below the statewide average of 2.1%, suggesting burglary carries limited opportunity for alternative resolution in this circuit.
Sentencing was severe: among confined defendants, the median was 548 days and the average climbed to 983 days. Nearly half (45.6%) served confinement, with 29.3% sentenced to prison. Public defender representation was sparse at 10.2%, a reflection of the small sample size (215 cases).
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Burglary charge in Escambia County makes it in front of a judge. Of 1,317 prosecutor decisions on Burglary charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 46.8% — above the 31.1% 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 — 61.4% of 215 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 215 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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 184 | 8.9 years |
| County Jail | 74 | 7.8 months |
| Confined to Other Diversionary Facility | 4 | 8.2 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Burglary sentencing in Escambia County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Burglary in Escambia County?
The guilty rate is 61.4% based on 215 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Burglary in Escambia County?
Adjudication is withheld in 13.0% 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 Escambia County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 2.7 years, with an average fine of $520 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
10.2% of defendants use a public defender, while 3.7% retain private counsel (2025).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 124 | 71.8% | 8.1% |
| Black | 84 | 45.2% | 14.3% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 299 | 87.0% | 4.7% | 14.8 years |
| 2024 | 275 | 82.2% | 9.1% | 3.0 years |
| 2025 | 215 | 61.4% | 10.2% | 2.7 years |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| NULL | NULL | 385 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 324 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 59 |
| Felony | First Degree | 11 |
| Felony | NULL | 10 |
Related Charges in Escambia County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 3,108 | 59.3% | 14.1% |
| Drug Possession | 2,249 | 75.7% | 6.8% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,730 | 69.2% | 10.4% |
| Other | 1,544 | 39.2% | 4.9% |
| Battery | 847 | 61.4% | 14.6% |
| Trespassing | 676 | 83.7% | 7.2% |
| Resisting Officer | 610 | 77.2% | 8.4% |
| Fraud | 335 | 72.2% | 9.6% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Burglary in Escambia County, Florida (2025). Based on 215 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/burglary/escambia
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Escambia 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 · 215 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com