Larceny / Theft in Duval County, Florida
3,440 cases (2025) · Duval County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Duval County handled 3,441 larceny and theft cases—the largest sample in this analysis. The guilty rate was 68.9%, among the highest for this charge, and the dismissal rate was 0.3%, far below the statewide 1.7% average. Withheld adjudication occurred in 26.4% of cases, above the statewide 15.6%, and only 4.4% diverted, well below the statewide 8.7%, suggesting aggressive prosecution with limited diversion.
Sentences were among the shortest: the average was 181.4 days with a median of just 30 days, though probation averaged 739.1 days. Jail confinement was extraordinarily common at 60.7%—the highest rate in this sample—while prison affected only 8.2%. Public defenders represented 42.9% of defendants. The large caseload reflects how Duval County emphasizes jail placement over prison with short average sentences.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Larceny / Theft charge in Duval County makes it in front of a judge. Of 8,322 prosecutor decisions on Larceny / Theft charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 12.1% — 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 — 68.9% of 3,440 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 3,440 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 | 5,870 | 2.0 months |
| State Prison Facility | 603 | 2.8 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Larceny / Theft sentencing in Duval County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Larceny / Theft in Duval County?
The guilty rate is 68.9% based on 3,440 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Larceny / Theft in Duval County?
Adjudication is withheld in 26.4% 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 Duval County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 6.1 months, with an average fine of $132 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
42.9% of defendants use a public defender, while 13.9% 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 | 1,956 | 70.9% | 0.3% |
| White | 1,382 | 69.2% | 0.4% |
| Asian | 35 | 48.6% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,918 | 66.3% | 0.3% | 4.7 months |
| 2024 | 3,503 | 67.0% | 0.1% | 4.0 months |
| 2025 | 3,440 | 68.9% | 0.3% | 6.1 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 5,402 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 2,485 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 1,881 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 76 |
| Felony | First Degree | 17 |
Related Charges in Duval County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 7,131 | 36.9% | 3.3% |
| Drug Possession | 4,904 | 74.0% | 0.1% |
| Other | 4,405 | 22.2% | 0.6% |
| Battery | 1,878 | 65.5% | 0.6% |
| Resisting Officer | 2,076 | 81.3% | 0.2% |
| Trespassing | 1,795 | 84.4% | 0.4% |
| DUI | 1,415 | 98.1% | 0.2% |
| Weapons Offense | 591 | 89.0% | 0.2% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Larceny / Theft in Duval County, Florida (2025). Based on 3,440 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/duval
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Duval 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 · 3,440 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com