Burglary in Pasco County, Florida

479 cases (2025) · Pasco County courts

Updated September 2026 · 2025 data

In 2025, Burglary cases in Pasco County saw high conviction rates and harsh sentences. The guilty rate of 76.4% combined with a dismissal rate of 2.7% showed a prosecution-favorable environment. Notably, zero acquittals occurred, suggesting strong prosecutorial evidence or limited defense capacity. Diversion remained minimal at 4.8%.

Confinement rates reached 58.8%, with a median sentence of 1,552 days—over four years. Average sentences among confined defendants climbed to 1,388 days, and average probation reached 1,018 days. Prison affected 46.3% of those convicted. Half were represented by public defenders (50.3%), reflecting the resource-intensive nature of these prosecutions.

Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.

479
Total Cases (2025)
76.4%
Guilty Rate
11.3%
Withheld Rate
2.7%
Dismissal Rate
▲ vs 1.5% statewide, 2025
3.8 years
Avg Sentence (confined)
I Outcomes

Outcome Breakdown (2025)

Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)

Guilty
76.4% (366)
Withheld
11.3% (54)
Diversion
4.8% (23)
Dismissed
2.7% (13)
Acquitted
0.0% (0)

Largest outcomeGuilty — 76.4% of 479 cases.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 479 cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com

II Sentencing

Sentencing Breakdown (2025)

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2025)

3.8 years
Avg Sentence (confined)
4.3 years
Median Sentence
2.8 years
Avg Probation
$126
Avg Fine
46.3%
Prison Rate
12.5%
Jail Rate

Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).

Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence (confined)
State Prison Facility 681 4.0 years
County Jail 195 8.8 months

Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Burglary sentencing in Pasco County.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Burglary in Pasco County?

The guilty rate is 76.4% based on 479 cases (2025).

How often is adjudication withheld for Burglary in Pasco County?

Adjudication is withheld in 11.3% 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 Pasco County?

Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 3.8 years, with an average fine of $126 (2025).

What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?

50.3% of defendants use a public defender, while 24.4% retain private counsel (2025).

IV Full Data

Counsel Analysis (2025)

241
Public Defender
78.0% guilty · 0.8% dismissed
118
Court Private or Assigned Counsel
94.1% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
117
Private Attorney
54.7% guilty · 9.4% dismissed

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 334 78.4% 0.6%
Black 144 71.5% 7.6%

Age Distribution (2025)

42.0%
Under 21
12.9%
21-29
23.8%
30-39
12.5%
40-49
7.5%
50-59
1.3%
60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Exhibit · Disposition trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence (confined)
2023 411 80.8% 0.2% 2.7 years
2024 471 81.5% 0.2% 3.3 years
2025 479 76.4% 2.7% 3.8 years

Quarterly detail

0.0%
1.2%
0.0%
0.0%
0.6%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
10.4%
0.0%
1.0%
Q1’23 Q2’23 Q3’23 Q4’23 Q1’24 Q2’24 Q3’24 Q4’24 Q1’25 Q2’25 Q3’25 Q4’25

Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
Felony Third Degree 971
Felony Second Degree 294
Felony First Degree punishable by life 78
Felony First Degree 18

Related Charges in Pasco County

Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Drug Possession 2,787 76.0% 0.4%
Traffic Offense 2,247 69.5% 0.8%
Battery 1,413 53.6% 2.7%
Larceny / Theft 1,266 64.5% 1.1%
Other 753 54.7% 0.9%
Resisting Officer 784 76.4% 1.1%
DUI 717 96.0% 2.4%
Trespassing 512 74.6% 4.5%

Cite this page

FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Burglary in Pasco County, Florida (2025). Based on 479 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/burglary/pasco

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Pasco 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 · 479 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com