Burglary in Volusia County, Florida
528 cases (2025) · Volusia County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Volusia County favored withheld adjudication in burglary cases. Of 531 defendants, 71.4% were convicted, but 22.2% received withheld adjudication—70% higher than the statewide average of 13.1%. This outcome, unique to Florida, allows judges to find guilt without recording a conviction on the defendant's record. Dismissals remained near statewide baseline at 1.7%, while acquittals were zero.
Sentenced defendants faced substantial incarceration. The median prison term was 2.1 years, with an average of 3.5 years, and 52.7% received prison time—among Florida's higher rates. Probation was notably lengthy at 4.1 years. The high public defender rate (72.9%) reflects limited private counsel availability in this property crime context.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 71.8% of 528 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 528 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 | 944 | 4.0 years |
| County Jail | 324 | 8.4 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Burglary sentencing in Volusia County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Burglary in Volusia County?
The guilty rate is 71.8% based on 528 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Burglary in Volusia County?
Adjudication is withheld in 21.8% 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 Volusia County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 3.5 years (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
73.1% of defendants use a public defender, while 14.2% 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 | 325 | 72.6% | 2.2% |
| Black | 197 | 71.6% | 1.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 593 | 73.7% | 1.0% | 3.0 years |
| 2024 | 604 | 77.6% | 1.3% | 3.2 years |
| 2025 | 528 | 71.8% | 1.7% | 3.5 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 | 1,190 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 414 |
| Felony | First Degree punishable by life | 86 |
| Felony | First Degree | 27 |
| Felony | Life | 8 |
Related Charges in Volusia County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 9,055 | 15.6% | 52.0% |
| Drug Possession | 5,516 | 73.1% | 1.1% |
| Traffic Offense | 5,036 | 52.6% | 5.9% |
| Battery | 1,997 | 49.3% | 2.3% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,681 | 66.2% | 2.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 1,439 | 68.9% | 1.6% |
| Trespassing | 1,268 | 78.9% | 3.2% |
| Sex Offense | 577 | 86.3% | 4.3% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Burglary in Volusia County, Florida (2025). Based on 528 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/burglary/volusia
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Volusia 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 · 528 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com