Burglary in Escambia County, Florida
215 cases (2025) · Escambia County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
Escambia County took a markedly different approach to burglary in 2025. Of 215 defendants, only 60.9% were convicted, with 10.2% of cases dismissed—nearly seven times the statewide rate of 1.5%. Another 13.5% received withheld adjudication. This pattern suggests Escambia prosecutors apply stricter evidentiary standards or screen cases more rigorously than statewide norms.
When conviction occurred, sentences were moderate. The median prison term was 1.5 years, with an average of 2.7 years, and 27.9% of defendants received prison time. Probation averaged nearly three years. Small numbers (0.9%) completed diversion programs avoiding conviction entirely.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Burglary charge in Escambia County makes it in front of a judge. Of 1,321 prosecutor decisions on Burglary charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 46.9% — above 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 — 60.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 173 | 3.3 years |
| County Jail | 68 | 7.3 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.
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 | 126 | 72.2% | 7.9% |
| Black | 84 | 44.0% | 14.3% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 299 | 87.0% | 4.7% | 2.4 years |
| 2024 | 275 | 82.2% | 9.1% | 2.7 years |
| 2025 | 215 | 60.9% | 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 | 400 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 311 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 60 |
| Felony | First Degree | 11 |
| Felony | NULL | 7 |
Related Charges in Escambia County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 3,106 | 59.3% | 14.1% |
| Drug Possession | 2,265 | 74.6% | 6.8% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,736 | 68.8% | 10.4% |
| Other | 1,545 | 39.2% | 4.9% |
| Battery | 858 | 60.6% | 14.5% |
| Trespassing | 677 | 83.6% | 7.2% |
| Resisting Officer | 612 | 77.0% | 8.2% |
| Fraud | 338 | 71.6% | 9.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Burglary in Escambia County?
The guilty rate is 60.9% based on 215 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Burglary in Escambia County?
Adjudication is withheld in 13.5% 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?
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).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Burglary in Escambia County, Florida (2025). Based on 215 public court records; last updated July 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 July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com