Stolen Property in Escambia County, Florida
44 cases (2025) · Escambia County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, stolen property cases in Escambia County resulted in conviction or adjudication withheld in 95.4 percent of outcomes—81.8 percent guilty findings and 13.6 percent withheld adjudications. Dismissals accounted for 2.3 percent of cases, slightly above the statewide rate of 1.9 percent, while diversion programs resolved only 2.3 percent. Escambia County's prosecution approach strongly favors conviction.
Sentences averaged 554 days (about 1.8 years) with a median of 366 days (about 1.2 years), and 27.3 percent of defendants received prison time—above the statewide average for this charge. Only 2.3 percent had private counsel, with 25.0 percent represented by public defenders.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Stolen Property charge in Escambia County makes it in front of a judge. Of 243 prosecutor decisions on Stolen Property charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 63.4% — above the 37.3% 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 — 81.8% of 44 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 44 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) |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 32 | 3.7 years |
| County Jail | 22 | 5.2 months |
| Confined to Other Diversionary Facility | 1 | 2.0 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Stolen Property sentencing in Escambia County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Stolen Property in Escambia County?
The guilty rate is 81.8% based on 44 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Stolen Property in Escambia County?
Adjudication is withheld in 13.6% 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 Stolen Property in Escambia County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 1 year, 6 months, with an average fine of $428 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
25.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 2.3% 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 | 34 | 79.4% | 2.9% |
| Black | 10 | 90.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 32 | 71.9% | 9.4% | 4.4 years |
| 2024 | 61 | 70.5% | 16.4% | 1 year, 6 months |
| 2025 | 44 | 81.8% | 2.3% | 1 year, 6 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Second Degree | 63 |
| NULL | NULL | 43 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 30 |
| Felony | First Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Escambia County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 3,108 | 59.3% | 14.1% |
| Drug Possession | 2,249 | 75.7% | 6.8% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,730 | 69.2% | 10.4% |
| Other | 1,544 | 39.2% | 4.9% |
| Battery | 847 | 61.4% | 14.6% |
| Trespassing | 676 | 83.7% | 7.2% |
| Resisting Officer | 610 | 77.2% | 8.4% |
| Fraud | 335 | 72.2% | 9.6% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Stolen Property in Escambia County, Florida (2025). Based on 44 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/stolen-property/escambia
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Escambia 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 · 44 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com