Larceny / Theft in Florida
49,533 cases (2025) · 66 counties · All charges
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
Based on 49,533 Larceny / Theft cases across Florida (2025), the statewide guilty rate is 67.5% with a 1.7% dismissal rate. Adjudication was withheld in 18.4% of cases. Among convicted defendants who received confinement, the average sentence is 11.5 months, with an average fine of $239.
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Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
Counties ranked by larceny / theft case volume; the rate shown is each county's dismissal rate for the window marked. Click any county for its full outcome breakdown — guilty and withheld rates, sentencing, and trends.
All Florida countiesYear-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends — statewide
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 46,235 | 66.5% | 1.8% | 11.2 months |
| 2024 | 50,994 | 66.4% | 1.4% | 11.4 months |
| 2025 | 49,742 | 67.6% | 1.7% | 11.5 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts.
Monthly Trend — Larceny / Theft Dispositions Statewide
Court dispositions of Larceny / Theft charges across Florida, month by month. FloridaCourtFile refreshes this data monthly from FDLE's Criminal Justice Data Transparency releases — no other public source tracks Florida charge outcomes at this cadence.
| Month | Dispositions | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07 | 4,247 | 65.9% | 1.6% |
| 2024-08 | 4,614 | 65.9% | 1.1% |
| 2024-09 | 4,105 | 67.3% | 1.0% |
| 2024-10 | 4,464 | 66.4% | 1.3% |
| 2024-11 | 4,207 | 68.3% | 1.6% |
| 2024-12 | 3,939 | 65.4% | 1.3% |
| 2025-01 | 4,486 | 67.5% | 1.0% |
| 2025-02 | 4,266 | 67.7% | 2.1% |
| 2025-03 | 4,175 | 66.7% | 1.5% |
| 2025-04 | 4,345 | 67.3% | 1.4% |
| 2025-05 | 4,364 | 65.5% | 1.6% |
| 2025-06 | 4,159 | 64.9% | 4.1% |
| 2025-07 | 4,360 | 67.4% | 1.8% |
| 2025-08 | 4,188 | 69.2% | 1.3% |
| 2025-09 | 4,043 | 66.6% | 1.2% |
| 2025-10 | 4,260 | 68.5% | 1.4% |
| 2025-11 | 3,495 | 70.6% | 1.1% |
| 2025-12 | 3,603 | 70.2% | 1.4% |
Counts for recent months can rise slightly in later releases as courts report late dispositions. Data through FDLE's September 2026 release.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency — FloridaCourtFile.com
Related Florida Statute
§ 812.014(2)(e) — Petit Theft
Florida Statute § 812.014(2)(e) criminalizes petit theft, which is the unlawful taking of property valued at less than $750 with the intent to temporarily or permanently deprive the owner of their property. This encompasses shoplifting, theft of personal items, and other forms of stealing that fall below the felony threshold.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Larceny / Theft in Florida?
The statewide guilty rate for Larceny / Theft is 67.5% based on 49,533 cases from 66 counties (2025).
What is the dismissal rate for Larceny / Theft in Florida?
The statewide dismissal rate for Larceny / Theft is 1.7% across all Florida counties (2025).
How does Larceny / Theft sentencing vary by county?
Sentencing for Larceny / Theft varies significantly by county. Browse the county breakdown table above to compare guilty rates, dismissal rates, and average sentences across all 66 counties.
What does adjudication withheld mean for Larceny / Theft?
Adjudication withheld means the court found sufficient evidence of guilt but chose not to formally convict the defendant. This is unique to Florida and means the charge does not appear as a conviction on the defendant's record, though the arrest record remains. For Larceny / Theft, adjudication is withheld in 18.4% of cases statewide (2025).
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FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Larceny / Theft in Florida (2025). Based on 49,533 public court records across 66 counties; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 49,533 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com