Larceny / Theft in Pinellas County, Florida
2,443 cases (2025) · Pinellas County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Pinellas County secured guilty verdicts in 75.0% of larceny cases, the second-highest conviction rate measured. Adjudication withheld occurred in 14.3% of cases, slightly below the statewide average of 15.6%, while dismissals and diversion were similarly below state norms at 2.0% and 7.5%. This outcome mix suggests a more prosecution-oriented environment with fewer alternative pathways to case resolution.
Median sentences ran about three months with an average approaching nine months. Probation averaged over two years, and confinement was substantial—48.3% received jail time and 10.2% prison time. The high conviction and incarceration rates indicate Pinellas County pursues larceny charges vigorously. When sentenced, the vast majority of defendants faced jail or prison time rather than probation-only terms.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Larceny / Theft charge in Pinellas County makes it in front of a judge. Of 7,708 prosecutor decisions on Larceny / Theft charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 23.2% — 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 — 75.3% of 2,443 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 2,443 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 | 3,463 | 3.5 months |
| State Prison Facility | 757 | 2.7 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Larceny / Theft sentencing in Pinellas County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Larceny / Theft in Pinellas County?
The guilty rate is 75.3% based on 2,443 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Larceny / Theft in Pinellas County?
Adjudication is withheld in 14.2% 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 Pinellas County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 9.3 months, with an average fine of $152 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
7.5% of defendants use a public defender, while 3.8% 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 | 1,404 | 76.9% | 1.9% |
| Black | 741 | 78.7% | 3.0% |
| Asian | 27 | 51.9% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,086 | 75.9% | 3.3% | 8.9 months |
| 2024 | 2,439 | 76.0% | 1.9% | 8.1 months |
| 2025 | 2,443 | 75.3% | 2.0% | 9.3 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 | 2,897 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 2,353 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 1,619 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 76 |
| Felony | First Degree | 23 |
Related Charges in Pinellas County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 6,836 | 76.0% | 1.5% |
| Other | 6,400 | 14.4% | 0.4% |
| Traffic Offense | 5,464 | 78.4% | 0.6% |
| DUI | 2,353 | 97.8% | 0.7% |
| Trespassing | 2,539 | 86.2% | 4.8% |
| Battery | 2,015 | 55.2% | 3.4% |
| Resisting Officer | 1,570 | 78.5% | 1.5% |
| Fraud | 807 | 73.5% | 1.4% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Larceny / Theft in Pinellas County, Florida (2025). Based on 2,443 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/pinellas
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Pinellas 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 · 2,443 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com