Robbery in Florida
7,150
Total Cases
77.9%
Guilty Rate
1.5%
Dismissal Rate
12.6%
Withheld Rate
7.9 years
Avg Sentence
Based on 7,150 Robbery cases across 44 Florida counties (2023-2025), the statewide guilty rate is 77.9% with a 1.5% dismissal rate. Adjudication was withheld in 12.6% of cases. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 7.9 years, with an average fine of $812.29.
Robbery by County
| County | Cases | Guilty Rate | Withheld | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade | 1,810 | 68.3% | 19.0% | 1.2% | 6.4 years |
| Hillsborough | 647 | 70.6% | 14.5% | 1.2% | 5.7 years |
| Broward | 568 | 78.0% | 19.0% | 2.3% | 3.6 years |
| Duval | 501 | 92.6% | 5.6% | 0.0% | 16.7 years |
| Orange | 498 | 66.7% | 15.5% | 3.4% | 4.6 years |
| Palm Beach | 437 | 85.4% | 6.6% | 1.4% | 5.7 years |
| Volusia | 261 | 84.7% | 10.0% | 1.1% | 7.6 years |
| Pinellas | 234 | 82.5% | 8.5% | 2.1% | 7.6 years |
| Polk | 220 | 80.9% | 11.4% | 0.0% | 5.2 years |
| Leon | 209 | 84.2% | 5.3% | 0.0% | 7.5 years |
| Manatee | 162 | 85.8% | 6.8% | 1.9% | 8.0 years |
| Alachua | 135 | 88.1% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 12.9 years |
| Seminole | 135 | 72.6% | 24.4% | 0.0% | 31.6 years |
| Marion | 121 | 89.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 10.5 years |
| Lee | 110 | 86.4% | 10.9% | 0.0% | 5.3 years |
| Pasco | 110 | 80.0% | 10.9% | 0.0% | 6.5 years |
| St. Lucie | 95 | 85.3% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 8.4 years |
| Escambia | 94 | 78.7% | 6.4% | 10.6% | 13.3 years |
| Osceola | 72 | 91.7% | 4.2% | 0.0% | 24.1 years |
| Sarasota | 67 | 86.6% | 7.5% | 1.5% | 10.0 years |
| Brevard | 64 | 82.8% | 7.8% | 0.0% | 3.9 years |
| Bay | 63 | 74.6% | 9.5% | 11.1% | 6.1 years |
| Lake | 54 | 88.9% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 7.7 years |
| Collier | 52 | 84.6% | 11.5% | 1.9% | 5.4 years |
| Citrus | 41 | 97.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10.1 years |
| Clay | 40 | 92.5% | 7.5% | 0.0% | 7.1 years |
| Hernando | 37 | 78.4% | 8.1% | 0.0% | 6.6 years |
| Okaloosa | 34 | 85.3% | 8.8% | 0.0% | 3.8 years |
| Sumter | 27 | 96.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 12.0 years |
| Highlands | 25 | 88.0% | 12.0% | 0.0% | 8.0 years |
| Hendry | 24 | 79.2% | 4.2% | 0.0% | 10.3 years |
| St. Johns | 24 | 95.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5.7 years |
| Columbia | 22 | 86.4% | 13.6% | 0.0% | 6.2 years |
| Charlotte | 20 | 90.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 12.5 years |
| Martin | 20 | 80.0% | 10.0% | 0.0% | 6.6 years |
| Indian River | 18 | 94.4% | 5.6% | 0.0% | 10.7 years |
| Desoto | 16 | 87.5% | 12.5% | 0.0% | 8.3 years |
| Monroe | 13 | 76.9% | 7.7% | 0.0% | 5.7 years |
| Okeechobee | 13 | 92.3% | 7.7% | 0.0% | 5.0 years |
| Walton | 13 | 92.3% | 0.0% | 7.7% | 3.6 years |
| Putnam | 12 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10.9 years |
| Santa Rosa | 11 | 72.7% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 8.7 years |
| Suwannee | 11 | 81.8% | 9.1% | 0.0% | 11.5 years |
| Jackson | 10 | 90.0% | 10.0% | 0.0% | 23.1 years |
Year-Over-Year Trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,375 | 79.4% | 1.3% | 7.0 years |
| 2024 | 2,393 | 78.3% | 1.5% | 8.1 years |
| 2025 | 2,352 | 76.0% | 1.7% | 7.9 years |
Related Florida Statute
§ 812.13 — Robbery
Florida Statute § 812.13 defines robbery as the taking of money or other property from the person or custody of another by use of force, violence, assault, or putting in fear.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Robbery in Florida?
The statewide guilty rate for Robbery is 77.9% based on 7,150 cases from 44 counties (2023-2025).
What is the dismissal rate for Robbery in Florida?
The statewide dismissal rate for Robbery is 1.5% across all Florida counties.
How does Robbery sentencing vary by county?
Sentencing for Robbery varies significantly by county. Browse the county breakdown table above to compare guilty rates, dismissal rates, and average sentences across all 44 counties.
What does adjudication withheld mean for Robbery?
Adjudication withheld means the court found sufficient evidence of guilt but chose not to formally convict the defendant. This is unique to Florida and means the charge does not appear as a conviction on the defendant's record, though the arrest record remains. For Robbery, adjudication is withheld in 12.6% of cases statewide.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 7,150 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026