Larceny / Theft in St. Lucie County, Florida
619 cases (2025) · St. Lucie County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, St. Lucie County processed 619 larceny and theft cases with a 76.6% guilty conviction rate and dismissal rates of 3.2%—exceeding statewide averages of 1.7%. Withheld adjudication reached 15.5%, tracking closely to statewide norms of 15.4%, but diversion programs accepted only 1.1% of cases, far below the statewide average of 8.5%. This pattern reflects prosecutorial selectivity in charging paired with minimal alternative pathways.
Sentencing showed moderate severity. Confined convictions averaged 536 days, with a median of 244 days. Prison affected 17.4% of defendants; 38.8% received jail time. Public defenders represented 52.5% of defendants while 28.4% retained private counsel, indicating mixed economic circumstances. The higher-than-average dismissal rate suggests some prosecutorial discretion in case evaluation, though diversion remained underutilized relative to statewide opportunities.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Larceny / Theft charge in St. Lucie County makes it in front of a judge. Of 2,880 prosecutor decisions on Larceny / Theft charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 26.2% — 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 — 76.6% of 619 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 619 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 | 809 | 4.9 months |
| State Prison Facility | 390 | 3.2 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Larceny / Theft sentencing in St. Lucie County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Larceny / Theft in St. Lucie County?
The guilty rate is 76.6% based on 619 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Larceny / Theft in St. Lucie County?
Adjudication is withheld in 15.5% 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. Lucie County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 1 year, 6 months, with an average fine of $349 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
52.5% of defendants use a public defender, while 28.4% 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 | 293 | 78.2% | 1.4% |
| Black | 237 | 74.7% | 5.9% |
| Not Available | 10 | 80.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 599 | 78.0% | 2.3% | 1 year, 3 months |
| 2024 | 623 | 86.2% | 0.6% | 1 year, 3 months |
| 2025 | 619 | 76.6% | 3.2% | 1 year, 6 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 | 785 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 559 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 419 |
| Felony | First Degree | 39 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 39 |
Related Charges in St. Lucie County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 1,395 | 71.0% | 10.0% |
| Traffic Offense | 759 | 80.5% | 0.4% |
| Battery | 586 | 54.4% | 11.8% |
| DUI | 584 | 99.3% | 0.0% |
| Other | 568 | 82.9% | 4.2% |
| Resisting Officer | 382 | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Fraud | 326 | 70.9% | 4.3% |
| Trespassing | 252 | 68.3% | 13.5% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Larceny / Theft in St. Lucie County, Florida (2025). Based on 619 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/st-lucie
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for St. Lucie 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 · 619 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com