Larceny / Theft in Alachua County, Florida
736 cases (2025) · Alachua County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Alachua County processed 736 larceny or theft cases with a conviction rate of 81.7 percent and zero dismissals—a prosecutorial stance significantly harsher than the statewide dismissal average of 1.7 percent. The withheld adjudication rate of 10.5 percent fell below the state average of 15.6 percent, while the diversion rate of 7.1 percent trailed the 8.7 percent statewide average. These patterns indicate consistent prosecutorial pressure toward conviction.
Sentenced defendants received moderate confinement: prison averaged 27.3 percent of cases and jail 32.9 percent. The average sentence of 550 days with a median of 274 days reflected mid-range felony severity. Probation averaged 880 days. Fines totaled $128 on average. Public defenders represented 53.7 percent of cases, underscoring the low-income character of Alachua's accused.
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 — 81.7% of 736 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 736 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 |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 685 | 4.3 months |
| State Prison Facility | 523 | 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.
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 | 83.4% | 0.0% |
| White | 312 | 80.4% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 581 | 82.8% | 0.3% | 1 year, 7 months |
| 2024 | 706 | 80.5% | 1.1% | 1 year, 9 months |
| 2025 | 736 | 81.7% | 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 | 982 |
| 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 | 863 | 68.7% | 0.0% |
| Drug Possession | 863 | 81.3% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 620 | 63.7% | 0.8% |
| Other | 434 | 71.4% | 1.2% |
| Resisting Officer | 422 | 75.6% | 0.2% |
| Trespassing | 325 | 88.6% | 0.6% |
| Probation Violation | 289 | 94.8% | 3.8% |
| Fraud | 225 | 80.0% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Larceny / Theft in Alachua County?
The guilty rate is 81.7% based on 736 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Larceny / Theft in Alachua County?
Adjudication is withheld in 10.5% 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?
The average sentence is 1 year, 6 months, with an average fine of $128 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
53.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 2.7% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Larceny / Theft in Alachua County, Florida (2025). Based on 736 public court records; last updated July 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 · 736 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com