Burglary in Pasco County, Florida

480 cases (2025) · Pasco County courts

Updated July 2026 · 2025 data

In 2025, Pasco County resolved 480 burglary cases with a 75.8% guilty verdict rate. The county's approach diverged notably from statewide norms: dismissals reached 2.7%, outpacing the statewide average of 1.5%, and diversion was used in 4.8% of cases compared to 2.3% statewide. Adjudication was withheld in 11.7%, slightly below the statewide 13.1%. This pattern indicates the State Attorney exercises discretion to exit cases before conviction through both dismissal and alternative sentencing pathways.

Confinement rates were moderate. Average sentences were 1,394 days (median 1,552 days), with 45.8% receiving prison and 12.5% serving jail time. Probation averaged 1,010 days. Counsel was split between public defenders (50.4%) and private attorneys (24.2%), reflecting a more economically diverse defendant population than counties with near-total public defense reliance.

480
Total Cases (2025)
75.8%
Guilty Rate
11.7%
Withheld Rate
2.7%
Dismissal Rate
▲ vs 1.5% statewide, 2025
3.8 years
Avg Sentence
I Outcomes

Outcome Breakdown (2025)

Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)

Guilty
75.8% (364)
Withheld
11.7% (56)
Diversion
4.8% (23)
Dismissed
2.7% (13)
Acquitted
0.0% (0)

Largest outcomeGuilty — 75.8% of 480 cases.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 480 cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com

II Sentencing

Sentencing Breakdown (2025)

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2025)

3.8 years
Avg Sentence
4.3 years
Median Sentence
2.8 years
Avg Probation
$126
Avg Fine
45.8%
Prison Rate
12.5%
Jail Rate

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

Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
State Prison Facility 676 4.0 years
County Jail 194 8.8 months

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

Counsel Analysis (2025)

242
Public Defender
77.3% guilty · 0.8% dismissed
119
Court Private or Assigned Counsel
94.1% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
116
Private Attorney
53.4% guilty · 9.5% 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 335 77.9% 0.6%
Black 144 70.8% 7.6%

Age Distribution (2025)

41.9%
Under 21
12.9%
21-29
23.8%
30-39
12.7%
40-49
7.5%
50-59
1.2%
60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Exhibit · Disposition trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 411 80.5% 0.2% 2.7 years
2024 472 80.9% 0.2% 3.3 years
2025 480 75.8% 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 972
Felony Second Degree 295
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 2,788 75.3% 0.4%
Traffic Offense 2,250 69.2% 0.8%
Battery 1,446 52.2% 2.6%
Larceny / Theft 1,264 64.2% 1.1%
Other 756 54.5% 0.9%
Resisting Officer 788 76.0% 1.1%
DUI 718 95.8% 2.4%
Trespassing 519 73.4% 4.4%
III Getting Help

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Burglary in Pasco County?

The guilty rate is 75.8% based on 480 cases (2025).

How often is adjudication withheld for Burglary in Pasco County?

Adjudication is withheld in 11.7% 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 Pasco County?

The average sentence is 3.8 years, with an average fine of $126 (2025).

What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?

50.4% of defendants use a public defender, while 24.2% retain private counsel (2025).

Cite this page

FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Burglary in Pasco County, Florida (2025). Based on 480 public court records; last updated July 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 · 480 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com