Burglary in Miami-Dade County, Florida
1,192 cases (2025) · Miami-Dade County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Miami-Dade County balanced conviction with alternatives in burglary prosecutions. Of 1,187 defendants, 68.8% were convicted, but the county granted alternatives at rates above statewide norms: 19.9% received withheld adjudication (versus 13.1% statewide) and 10% completed diversion programs (versus 2.3% statewide). Only 1% were dismissed. This pattern suggests prosecutors prioritize resolution options while maintaining high conviction rates.
Sentenced defendants faced substantial penalties. The median prison term was 1.5 years, with an average of 3.1 years, and 40.5% received prison time. Another 27.5% were sentenced to jail. Probation averaged 3.6 years, notably lengthy. Two-thirds of defendants were represented by public defenders.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Burglary charge in Miami-Dade County makes it in front of a judge. Of 10,119 prosecutor decisions on Burglary charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 48.7% — 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 — 69.1% of 1,192 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 1,192 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 | 1,821 | 4.6 years |
| County Jail | 1,158 | 8.6 months |
| Confinement to Hospital Facility | 3 | 0 year, 12 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Burglary sentencing in Miami-Dade County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Burglary in Miami-Dade County?
The guilty rate is 69.1% based on 1,192 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Burglary in Miami-Dade County?
Adjudication is withheld in 19.6% 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 Miami-Dade County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 3.1 years, with an average fine of $457 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
66.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 20.5% 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 | 667 | 64.2% | 0.6% |
| Black | 522 | 75.3% | 1.5% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,582 | 75.9% | 1.1% | 3.1 years |
| 2024 | 1,333 | 73.7% | 1.0% | 3.0 years |
| 2025 | 1,192 | 69.1% | 1.0% | 3.1 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 | 2,306 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 1,346 |
| Felony | First Degree | 427 |
| NULL | NULL | 28 |
Related Charges in Miami-Dade County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 4,568 | 20.8% | 47.2% |
| Larceny / Theft | 4,727 | 65.2% | 0.5% |
| Drug Possession | 2,849 | 65.8% | 0.7% |
| Resisting Officer | 2,016 | 52.2% | 2.1% |
| Battery | 1,905 | 46.0% | 1.9% |
| Fraud | 1,417 | 40.0% | 0.5% |
| Traffic Offense | 1,104 | 56.7% | 5.5% |
| Weapons Offense | 679 | 71.7% | 4.4% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Burglary in Miami-Dade County, Florida (2025). Based on 1,192 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/burglary/miami-dade
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Miami-Dade 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 · 1,192 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com