Larceny / Theft in Orange County, Florida
3,003 cases (2025) · Orange County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Orange County handled 3,001 larceny cases—the largest caseload among the counties measured. Guilty findings occurred in 56.9% of cases, but the distinctive feature was adjudication withheld in 24.8% of cases, nearly 9 percentage points above the statewide average of 15.6%. This high withheld rate means most defendants avoid a formal conviction record despite guilt findings. Dismissal and diversion rates were also above statewide averages at 2.6% and 12.7% respectively, indicating multiple pathways away from conviction.
Sentences were among the shortest measured: median of 42 days and average of about four months. Confinement patterns reflected jail-heavy enforcement, with 66.7% incarcerated in jail and only 3.8% in prison. The public defender served 64.8% of defendants. The high withheld-adjudication rate combined with short sentences suggests Orange County pursues conviction but often shields defendants' records from permanent damage.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Larceny / Theft charge in Orange County makes it in front of a judge. Of 2,967 prosecutor decisions on Larceny / Theft charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 54.2% — above 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 — 56.8% of 3,003 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 3,003 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 | 5,127 | 2.6 months |
| State Prison Facility | 330 | 2.7 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Larceny / Theft sentencing in Orange County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Larceny / Theft in Orange County?
The guilty rate is 56.8% based on 3,003 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Larceny / Theft in Orange County?
Adjudication is withheld in 24.8% 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 Orange County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 4.2 months, with an average fine of $300 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
64.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 18.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,516 | 51.9% | 2.8% |
| Black | 1,414 | 63.5% | 2.5% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,185 | 57.7% | 2.7% | 5.9 months |
| 2024 | 2,796 | 57.0% | 2.6% | 3.7 months |
| 2025 | 3,003 | 56.8% | 2.6% | 4.2 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 3,117 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 2,545 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 2,267 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 51 |
| Felony | First Degree | 4 |
Related Charges in Orange County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 6,244 | 20.7% | 33.8% |
| Drug Possession | 3,283 | 65.4% | 1.0% |
| Other | 1,532 | 38.0% | 8.6% |
| DUI | 1,390 | 56.0% | 1.6% |
| Trespassing | 1,249 | 59.0% | 8.8% |
| Battery | 1,319 | 44.7% | 5.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 1,182 | 56.9% | 4.1% |
| Weapons Offense | 447 | 58.2% | 1.3% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Larceny / Theft in Orange County, Florida (2025). Based on 3,003 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/orange
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Orange 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 · 3,003 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com