Larceny / Theft in Alachua County, Florida
735 cases (2025) · Alachua County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Alachua County processed 735 larceny and theft cases—a large volume—with 82.3% resulting in guilty verdicts. Dismissals at 0% fell significantly below the statewide rate of 1.7%, indicating rigorous prosecution with minimal cases failing. Adjudication withheld occurred in 9.9%, compared to the statewide average of 15.4%, meaning Alachua County courts typically imposed formal theft convictions rather than preserving opportunity for record expungement.
Confinement combined prison and jail sentences across the convicted population: 28% served prison time averaging 18 months, while 32.9% faced jail confinement at a median of nine months. Probation averaged nearly three years. Average fines were low at $128, suggesting restitution requirements were the greater financial burden. An overwhelming 53.3% of defendants relied on public defenders, reflecting the economically disadvantaged defendant population charged with theft in this county.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Larceny / Theft charge in Alachua County makes it in front of a judge. Of 1,951 prosecutor decisions on Larceny / Theft charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 7.6% — below the 23.7% 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 — 82.3% of 735 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 735 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) |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 684 | 4.3 months |
| State Prison Facility | 529 | 3.2 years |
| Confined to Other Diversionary Facility | 1 | 3.4 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Larceny / Theft sentencing in Alachua County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Larceny / Theft in Alachua County?
The guilty rate is 82.3% based on 735 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Larceny / Theft in Alachua County?
Adjudication is withheld in 9.9% 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 Larceny / Theft in Alachua County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 1 year, 6 months, with an average fine of $128 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
53.3% of defendants use a public defender, while 3.0% 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 | 416 | 84.4% | 0.0% |
| White | 311 | 80.7% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 581 | 82.8% | 0.3% | 1 year, 7 months |
| 2024 | 706 | 80.5% | 1.1% | 1 year, 9 months |
| 2025 | 735 | 82.3% | 0.0% | 1 year, 6 months |
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 | 981 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 569 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 425 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 39 |
| Felony | First Degree | 8 |
Related Charges in Alachua County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 864 | 68.6% | 0.0% |
| Drug Possession | 861 | 81.6% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 616 | 65.1% | 0.8% |
| Other | 435 | 71.5% | 1.1% |
| Resisting Officer | 419 | 76.4% | 0.2% |
| Trespassing | 325 | 88.6% | 0.6% |
| Probation Violation | 289 | 94.8% | 3.8% |
| Fraud | 224 | 80.8% | 0.0% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Larceny / Theft in Alachua County, Florida (2025). Based on 735 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/alachua
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Alachua 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 · 735 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com