Burglary in Pinellas County, Florida
635 cases (2025) · Pinellas County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Pinellas County processed 635 Burglary cases—the largest sample among jurisdictions examined. Guilty findings occurred in 75.3% of cases, with an additional 13.4% receiving adjudication withheld, combining for 88.7% conviction or withheld outcomes. Dismissal rates of 2.0% slightly exceeded the statewide 1.5%, indicating modest defense success. Notably, diversion programs appeared in 3.6% of cases, above the statewide 2.1%, suggesting Pinellas prosecutors offer pre-trial alternatives more frequently than peer counties.
Among sentenced defendants, the average confinement was 1,179 days (3.2 years) with a median of 731 days (two years)—moderate compared to Lee or Hendry. Prison sentences affected 44.6% of confined defendants, while jail confinement occurred in 28.7%. Probation averaged 921 days. Public defenders handled only 14.5% of cases, an exceptionally low rate suggesting case composition favoring private counsel. The larger sample size and higher diversion rate indicate Pinellas operates with more prosecutorial flexibility while maintaining robust Burglary conviction rates.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Burglary charge in Pinellas County makes it in front of a judge. Of 2,781 prosecutor decisions on Burglary charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 40.8% — 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 — 75.3% of 635 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 635 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 | 913 | 5.2 years |
| County Jail | 443 | 8.0 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Burglary sentencing in Pinellas County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Burglary in Pinellas County?
The guilty rate is 75.3% based on 635 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Burglary in Pinellas County?
Adjudication is withheld in 13.4% 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 Pinellas County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 3.2 years, with an average fine of $136 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
14.5% of defendants use a public defender, while 3.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 303 | 78.9% | 0.7% |
| White | 269 | 73.6% | 3.3% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 581 | 80.9% | 3.6% | 4.0 years |
| 2024 | 613 | 80.4% | 1.1% | 3.9 years |
| 2025 | 635 | 75.3% | 2.0% | 3.2 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 | 1,266 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 471 |
| Felony | First Degree punishable by life | 84 |
| Felony | First Degree | 7 |
| Felony | Life | 1 |
Related Charges in Pinellas County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 6,836 | 76.0% | 1.5% |
| Other | 6,400 | 14.4% | 0.4% |
| Traffic Offense | 5,464 | 78.4% | 0.6% |
| DUI | 2,353 | 97.8% | 0.7% |
| Trespassing | 2,539 | 86.2% | 4.8% |
| Larceny / Theft | 2,443 | 75.3% | 2.0% |
| Battery | 2,015 | 55.2% | 3.4% |
| Resisting Officer | 1,570 | 78.5% | 1.5% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Burglary in Pinellas County, Florida (2025). Based on 635 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/burglary/pinellas
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Pinellas 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 · 635 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com