Larceny / Theft in St. Johns County, Florida
613 cases (2025) · St. Johns County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, St. Johns County offered more favorable outcomes for larceny defendants than statewide averages. The dismissal rate of 4.1% more than doubled the 1.7% statewide average, and the diversion rate of 17.3% roughly doubled the 8.7% statewide rate. Combined with a 17% withheld rate, these metrics suggest St. Johns prosecutors and courts prioritize resolution alternatives to full conviction.
Defendants who proceeded to sentencing received modest terms: median 60 days and average 183 days. About 45% served jail time and only 4.9% served prison sentences, the lowest prison rate reviewed. With 50% public defenders and 16% private attorneys, representation access was more balanced than many similar counties.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 61.5% of 613 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 613 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 | 844 | 3.4 months |
| State Prison Facility | 138 | 4.0 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Larceny / Theft sentencing in St. Johns County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Larceny / Theft in St. Johns County?
The guilty rate is 61.5% based on 613 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Larceny / Theft in St. Johns County?
Adjudication is withheld in 17.0% 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 St. Johns County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 6.1 months, with an average fine of $191 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
51.1% of defendants use a public defender, while 15.5% 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 | 371 | 56.3% | 4.9% |
| Black | 189 | 74.1% | 3.7% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 644 | 55.7% | 3.7% | 8.4 months |
| 2024 | 765 | 60.9% | 3.5% | 1 year, 2 months |
| 2025 | 613 | 61.5% | 4.1% | 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 | 727 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 687 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 584 |
| Felony | First Degree | 17 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 7 |
Related Charges in St. Johns County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 2,234 | 38.7% | 4.6% |
| Drug Possession | 831 | 59.9% | 2.6% |
| Other | 600 | 59.5% | 10.5% |
| Battery | 594 | 43.1% | 2.5% |
| DUI | 374 | 92.5% | 4.5% |
| Trespassing | 285 | 77.2% | 4.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 321 | 63.9% | 3.1% |
| Sex Offense | 242 | 86.4% | 0.4% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Larceny / Theft in St. Johns County, Florida (2025). Based on 613 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/st-johns
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for St. Johns 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 · 613 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com