Larceny / Theft in Seminole County, Florida
1,196 cases (2025) · Seminole County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Seminole County processed 1,196 larceny and theft cases—the largest volume reviewed—with notably divergent outcomes. Guilty verdicts reached only 54.7%, well below typical theft conviction rates, and dismissals at 0.4% fell below the statewide average of 1.7%. Adjudication withheld occurred in 19.0%, above the statewide 15.4%. The defining feature was diversion: 25.3% of cases—triple the statewide rate—proceeded to pre-trial diversion programs, suggesting Seminole County actively avoids formal adjudication when feasible.
Among those convicted and sentenced, jail confinement affected 28.3% with median sentences of two months, while 6.1% received prison time. Average probation was 18 months. Fines averaged $402. Public defenders represented 50.6% of defendants, reflecting a largely indigent population, though 23.7% retained private counsel—higher than typical, indicating mixed economic circumstances in this large county.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Larceny / Theft charge in Seminole County makes it in front of a judge. Of 2,047 prosecutor decisions on Larceny / Theft charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 34.8% — 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 — 54.7% of 1,196 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 1,196 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 | 1,335 | 3.2 months |
| State Prison Facility | 268 | 2.5 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Larceny / Theft sentencing in Seminole County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Larceny / Theft in Seminole County?
The guilty rate is 54.7% based on 1,196 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Larceny / Theft in Seminole County?
Adjudication is withheld in 19.0% 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 Seminole County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 8.0 months, with an average fine of $402 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
50.6% of defendants use a public defender, while 23.7% 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 | 693 | 48.2% | 0.4% |
| Black | 481 | 65.7% | 0.4% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,073 | 58.2% | 0.8% | 7.2 months |
| 2024 | 1,181 | 53.0% | 0.3% | 9.0 months |
| 2025 | 1,196 | 54.7% | 0.4% | 8.0 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 | 1,695 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 1,604 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 1,117 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 29 |
| Felony | First Degree | 5 |
Related Charges in Seminole County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,958 | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Drug Possession | 1,159 | 66.8% | 0.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 630 | 65.9% | 0.5% |
| Other | 525 | 54.1% | 5.0% |
| Battery | 514 | 55.6% | 1.2% |
| Trespassing | 282 | 77.7% | 2.5% |
| Probation Violation | 372 | 21.2% | 0.0% |
| Sex Offense | 376 | 83.8% | 0.3% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Larceny / Theft in Seminole County, Florida (2025). Based on 1,196 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/seminole
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Seminole 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 · 1,196 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com