Burglary in Hillsborough County, Florida
1,198 cases (2025) · Hillsborough County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Burglary cases in Hillsborough County resulted in convictions in 62.5% of cases, with an additional 16.7% resulting in adjudication withheld. The dismissal rate of 1.1% falls slightly below the statewide 1.5%, while the diversion rate of 9.1% substantially exceeds the 2.1% statewide rate, indicating that the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit uses pre-trial diversion programs much more frequently than other circuits.
Among confined defendants, the median sentence was one year with average probation exceeding three years. Prison and jail confinement affected over 61% of convicted defendants. Hillsborough's defendant population differs notably: 90.8% were represented by private attorneys rather than public defenders, suggesting a more affluent demographic.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Burglary charge in Hillsborough County makes it in front of a judge. Of 5,112 prosecutor decisions on Burglary charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 31.9% — in line with 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 — 62.5% of 1,198 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 1,198 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 | 1,371 | 3.6 years |
| County Jail | 1,195 | 7.8 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Burglary sentencing in Hillsborough County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Burglary in Hillsborough County?
The guilty rate is 62.5% based on 1,198 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Burglary in Hillsborough County?
Adjudication is withheld in 16.7% 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 Hillsborough County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 2.2 years (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
9.2% of defendants use a public defender, while 90.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 616 | 61.9% | 1.1% |
| White | 559 | 64.4% | 1.1% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,370 | 71.1% | 3.2% | 2.1 years |
| 2024 | 1,124 | 73.9% | 2.1% | 2.4 years |
| 2025 | 1,198 | 62.5% | 1.1% | 2.2 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 | 2,581 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 760 |
| Felony | First Degree punishable by life | 285 |
| Felony | Life | 48 |
| Felony | First Degree | 18 |
Related Charges in Hillsborough County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 12,131 | 50.7% | 9.1% |
| Drug Possession | 6,203 | 72.4% | 1.9% |
| Larceny / Theft | 3,598 | 68.8% | 2.6% |
| Sex Offense | 4,442 | 85.7% | 1.9% |
| Trespassing | 2,769 | 81.1% | 8.6% |
| Battery | 3,194 | 50.4% | 3.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 2,875 | 69.5% | 3.6% |
| Other | 2,542 | 74.3% | 1.9% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Burglary in Hillsborough County, Florida (2025). Based on 1,198 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/burglary/hillsborough
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Hillsborough 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 · 1,198 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com