Larceny / Theft in Florida
146,779
Total Cases
66.2%
Guilty Rate
1.6%
Dismissal Rate
18.9%
Withheld Rate
11.2 months
Avg Sentence
Based on 146,779 Larceny / Theft cases across 66 Florida counties (2023-2025), the statewide guilty rate is 66.2% with a 1.6% dismissal rate. Adjudication was withheld in 18.9% of cases. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 11.2 months, with an average fine of $253.91.
Larceny / Theft by County
| County | Cases | Guilty Rate | Withheld | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade | 13,324 | 61.6% | 21.4% | 1.0% | 1 year, 2 months |
| Hillsborough | 10,966 | 66.7% | 14.6% | 3.3% | 0 year, 12 months |
| Duval | 9,863 | 67.3% | 29.2% | 0.3% | 4.9 months |
| Palm Beach | 9,341 | 63.3% | 10.2% | 0.5% | 8.3 months |
| Broward | 8,143 | 61.5% | 34.8% | 1.1% | 1 year, 1 months |
| Orange | 8,081 | 56.3% | 24.4% | 2.6% | 4.2 months |
| Polk | 7,849 | 67.0% | 20.1% | 0.6% | 1 year, 1 months |
| Pinellas | 7,002 | 75.4% | 14.9% | 2.3% | 8.7 months |
| Escambia | 5,240 | 70.7% | 15.6% | 6.8% | 10.8 months |
| Volusia | 4,676 | 63.3% | 19.1% | 3.7% | 10.9 months |
| Seminole | 4,466 | 55.3% | 19.3% | 0.5% | 7.7 months |
| Marion | 4,060 | 81.4% | 15.7% | 0.3% | 10.5 months |
| Bay | 3,746 | 63.0% | 18.6% | 1.7% | 11.3 months |
| Pasco | 3,547 | 66.7% | 19.8% | 0.7% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Sarasota | 3,001 | 61.3% | 20.6% | 2.4% | 1 year, 1 months |
| Leon | 2,983 | 57.6% | 15.8% | 1.8% | 7.6 months |
| Lake | 2,849 | 67.6% | 14.0% | 1.1% | 10.6 months |
| Hernando | 2,833 | 48.5% | 12.4% | 0.5% | 10.5 months |
| Manatee | 2,751 | 58.6% | 18.4% | 3.5% | 1 year, 9 months |
| Osceola | 2,233 | 59.8% | 24.0% | 2.2% | 4.6 months |
| Lee | 2,186 | 81.9% | 12.9% | 0.5% | 1 year, 2 months |
| Alachua | 2,019 | 81.2% | 9.6% | 0.5% | 1 year, 7 months |
| St. Johns | 2,011 | 59.2% | 15.6% | 3.8% | 9.6 months |
| St. Lucie | 1,859 | 79.2% | 14.9% | 2.0% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Okaloosa | 1,807 | 69.7% | 17.9% | 0.9% | 1 year |
| Santa Rosa | 1,802 | 65.0% | 16.6% | 0.3% | 11.7 months |
| Collier | 1,656 | 63.3% | 11.2% | 0.4% | 1 year, 3 months |
| Brevard | 1,623 | 65.6% | 24.6% | 0.6% | 6.1 months |
| Clay | 1,400 | 62.6% | 23.1% | 0.0% | 11.6 months |
| Charlotte | 1,127 | 85.5% | 10.2% | 0.4% | 1 year, 1 months |
| Martin | 1,077 | 84.1% | 13.2% | 1.0% | 1 year, 6 months |
| Indian River | 1,074 | 76.1% | 15.1% | 0.4% | 11.5 months |
| Sumter | 945 | 76.3% | 18.2% | 0.1% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Citrus | 863 | 74.5% | 16.9% | 1.0% | 1 year, 2 months |
| Highlands | 792 | 87.2% | 9.1% | 1.4% | 11.2 months |
| Putnam | 788 | 79.9% | 11.3% | 0.4% | 11.2 months |
| Monroe | 736 | 75.5% | 14.4% | 1.0% | 6.7 months |
| Columbia | 712 | 64.0% | 8.3% | 0.0% | 1 year, 12 months |
| Walton | 555 | 69.5% | 16.4% | 4.1% | 1 year, 2 months |
| Nassau | 448 | 77.2% | 22.1% | 0.0% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Okeechobee | 418 | 77.0% | 20.3% | 2.4% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Hendry | 415 | 66.7% | 13.0% | 0.2% | 0 year, 12 months |
| Jackson | 415 | 71.3% | 26.3% | 0.5% | 11.2 months |
| Desoto | 350 | 85.4% | 14.3% | 0.0% | 2.8 years |
| Wakulla | 310 | 67.7% | 18.4% | 9.4% | 8.9 months |
| Washington | 259 | 59.1% | 40.9% | 0.0% | 8.0 months |
| Taylor | 248 | 87.9% | 11.3% | 0.0% | 11.5 months |
| Suwannee | 203 | 93.1% | 5.9% | 0.0% | 1 year, 11 months |
| Levy | 195 | 83.1% | 15.9% | 0.0% | 7.9 months |
| Bradford | 187 | 91.4% | 7.5% | 0.0% | 2.1 years |
| Calhoun | 172 | 80.2% | 11.0% | 0.6% | 2.2 years |
| Baker | 146 | 80.8% | 9.6% | 0.0% | 9.9 months |
| Hardee | 144 | 68.8% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 1 year |
| Holmes | 117 | 83.8% | 14.5% | 1.7% | 1 year, 5 months |
| Dixie | 97 | 85.6% | 10.3% | 0.0% | 2.7 years |
| Union | 85 | 84.7% | 7.1% | 0.0% | 2.1 years |
| Madison | 83 | 78.3% | 19.3% | 2.4% | 8.5 months |
| Franklin | 77 | 74.0% | 11.7% | 2.6% | 5.5 months |
| Gulf | 75 | 82.7% | 10.7% | 0.0% | 1 year, 1 months |
| Jefferson | 71 | 83.1% | 14.1% | 2.8% | 0 year, 12 months |
| Gilchrist | 66 | 81.8% | 9.1% | 0.0% | 11.5 months |
| Gadsden | 63 | 46.0% | 22.2% | 30.2% | 0 days |
| Glades | 48 | 70.8% | 18.8% | 0.0% | 1 year, 6 months |
| Hamilton | 47 | 91.5% | 8.5% | 0.0% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Liberty | 34 | 52.9% | 23.5% | 5.9% | 7.4 months |
| Lafayette | 20 | 90.0% | 5.0% | 0.0% | 3.9 months |
Year-Over-Year Trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 45,993 | 66.3% | 1.8% | 11.2 months |
| 2024 | 50,818 | 66.0% | 1.4% | 11.2 months |
| 2025 | 49,966 | 66.2% | 1.6% | 11.4 months |
Related Florida Statute
§ 812.014 — Theft
Florida Statute § 812.014 defines theft as knowingly obtaining or using, or endeavoring to obtain or use, the property of another with intent to either temporarily or permanently deprive the person of the property or its use.
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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 66.2% based on 146,779 cases from 66 counties (2023-2025).
What is the dismissal rate for Larceny / Theft in Florida?
The statewide dismissal rate for Larceny / Theft is 1.6% across all Florida counties.
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 18.9% of cases statewide.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 146,779 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026