Burglary in Monroe County, Florida
72 cases (2025) · Monroe County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Burglary cases in Monroe County resulted in convictions or adjudication withheld in 87.5% of charged cases. Notably, there were zero dismissals and zero acquittals across 72 cases, far below the 1.5% statewide dismissal rate. However, diversion programs were used in 9.7% of cases, substantially higher than the 2.1% statewide rate, suggesting a diversified prosecution approach in the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit.
Sentences among confined defendants averaged 488 days with probation averaging over three and a half years. The combined prison and jail rate reached 55.6%. Monroe County's defendant population showed moderate private counsel representation at 68.1%, higher than many counties.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Burglary charge in Monroe County makes it in front of a judge. Of 190 prosecutor decisions on Burglary charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 28.9% — 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 — 76.4% of 72 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 72 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 | 66 | 2.7 years |
| County Jail | 43 | 9.6 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Burglary sentencing in Monroe County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Burglary in Monroe County?
The guilty rate is 76.4% based on 72 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Burglary in Monroe County?
Adjudication is withheld in 11.1% 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 Monroe County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 1 year, 4 months (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
29.2% of defendants use a public defender, while 68.1% 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 | 59 | 84.7% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 63 | 81.0% | 0.0% | 2.5 years |
| 2024 | 66 | 75.8% | 0.0% | 1 year, 12 months |
| 2025 | 72 | 76.4% | 0.0% | 1 year, 4 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 146 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 40 |
| Felony | First Degree | 15 |
Related Charges in Monroe County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 983 | 37.5% | 0.3% |
| Other | 741 | 54.7% | 0.5% |
| Drug Possession | 548 | 54.9% | 1.1% |
| Trespassing | 312 | 89.1% | 0.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 271 | 66.4% | 0.7% |
| DUI | 291 | 89.0% | 1.7% |
| Larceny / Theft | 240 | 80.0% | 1.2% |
| Battery | 218 | 56.0% | 0.5% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Burglary in Monroe County, Florida (2025). Based on 72 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/burglary/monroe
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Monroe 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 · 72 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com