Larceny / Theft in Indian River County, Florida
336 cases (2025) · Indian River County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Indian River County prosecuted 336 larceny and theft cases with the highest guilty rate in this sample at 82.4%, indicating strong conviction outcomes. The dismissal rate was 0.9%, close to the statewide 1.7% average, and withheld adjudication occurred in only 11.0%, well below the statewide 15.6%. The diversion rate was 4.5%, less than half the statewide 8.7%, suggesting limited pretrial alternatives for defendants in Indian River County.
Convicted defendants faced moderate to heavy confinement outcomes: the average sentence was 416.4 days with a median of 90 days, suggesting wide variation in sentence length. Jail confinement was the predominant outcome at 49.7% of cases, while prison affected 9.8%. Average fines were substantial at $333.79, the highest among these theft samples. The pattern reflects an enforcement environment focused on conviction and jail placement rather than diversion or probation alternatives.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Larceny / Theft charge in Indian River County makes it in front of a judge. Of 1,235 prosecutor decisions on Larceny / Theft charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 21.9% — in line with 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 — 82.4% of 336 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 336 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 | 524 | 5.1 months |
| State Prison Facility | 110 | 3.4 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Larceny / Theft sentencing in Indian River 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 214 | 79.9% | 1.4% |
| Black | 108 | 88.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 441 | 71.4% | 0.0% | 10.1 months |
| 2024 | 286 | 79.7% | 0.3% | 10.8 months |
| 2025 | 336 | 82.4% | 0.9% | 1 year, 2 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 | 398 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 346 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 305 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 11 |
| Felony | First Degree | 2 |
| NULL | NULL | 1 |
Related Charges in Indian River County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 954 | 81.0% | 0.5% |
| Drug Possession | 556 | 76.4% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 358 | 99.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 259 | 78.0% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 227 | 81.5% | 1.3% |
| Battery | 204 | 58.8% | 4.9% |
| Trespassing | 163 | 84.0% | 1.2% |
| Fraud | 104 | 58.7% | 1.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Larceny / Theft in Indian River County?
The guilty rate is 82.4% based on 336 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Larceny / Theft in Indian River County?
Adjudication is withheld in 11.0% 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 Indian River County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 2 months, with an average fine of $334 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
0.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.0% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Larceny / Theft in Indian River County, Florida (2025). Based on 336 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/indian-river
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Indian River 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 · 336 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com