Burglary in Orange County, Florida
415 cases (2025) · Orange County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Orange County handled 417 burglary cases with the most lenient prosecution outcomes statewide. The guilty rate of 64.5% was the lowest among reviewed counties, while adjudication withheld at 18.9% exceeded the statewide average, offering conviction-free outcomes. Diversion programs appeared in 3.8% of cases, the highest rate after Hillsborough. Dismissals at 1.4% matched the statewide rate. The data reflects a prosecution approach prioritizing alternatives to conviction over aggressive sentencing.
Average prison sentences of 582 days (median 212 days) were the shortest observed, with only 19% of defendants receiving prison time. Over half—57%—received jail sentences instead, indicating a local preference for shorter-term confinement. The median of 212 days suggests many cases resolved with minimal sentences. Public defenders represented 76% of defendants, typical of public-heavy caseloads in large urban counties.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Burglary charge in Orange County makes it in front of a judge. Of 694 prosecutor decisions on Burglary charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 77.1% — 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 — 64.6% of 415 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 415 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) |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 653 | 6.4 months |
| State Prison Facility | 280 | 3.9 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Burglary sentencing in Orange County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Burglary in Orange County?
The guilty rate is 64.6% based on 415 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Burglary in Orange County?
Adjudication is withheld in 19.8% 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 Orange County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 1 year, 7 months (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
75.4% of defendants use a public defender, while 13.0% 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 | 219 | 66.7% | 0.5% |
| White | 191 | 62.3% | 2.6% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 393 | 71.5% | 2.3% | 1 year, 6 months |
| 2024 | 367 | 65.7% | 3.3% | 1 year, 7 months |
| 2025 | 415 | 64.6% | 1.4% | 1 year, 7 months |
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 | 923 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 133 |
| Felony | First Degree | 52 |
| Felony | First Degree punishable by life | 50 |
| Felony | Life | 17 |
Related Charges in Orange County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 6,244 | 20.7% | 33.8% |
| Drug Possession | 3,283 | 65.4% | 1.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 3,003 | 56.8% | 2.6% |
| Other | 1,532 | 38.0% | 8.6% |
| DUI | 1,390 | 56.0% | 1.6% |
| Trespassing | 1,249 | 59.0% | 8.8% |
| Battery | 1,319 | 44.7% | 5.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 1,182 | 56.9% | 4.1% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Burglary in Orange County, Florida (2025). Based on 415 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/burglary/orange
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Orange 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 · 415 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com