Stolen Property in Hillsborough County, Florida
300 cases (2025) · Hillsborough County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Hillsborough County handled 300 stolen property cases with dismissal rates substantially above state norms. Of all defendants, 6.0% had charges dismissed—more than triple the 1.9% statewide rate—and 8.3% entered diversion programs (compared to 3.1% statewide). The 66.3% guilty rate reflected this broader scope of alternatives to conviction.
Convicted defendants faced median confinement of 364 days, with 29.7% receiving jail time and only 15.7% prison. Private attorneys represented 83.3% of defendants—an exceptionally high rate suggesting a financially resourced population. Average probation extended 1,066 days, and fines remained modest at standard levels. Hillsborough's pattern emphasizes early case resolution through dismissal and diversion, enabling more favorable outcomes than counties with higher conviction emphasis.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Stolen Property charge in Hillsborough County makes it in front of a judge. Of 1,485 prosecutor decisions on Stolen Property charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 33.0% — below 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 — 66.3% of 300 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 300 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 | 303 | 6.7 months |
| State Prison Facility | 179 | 3.2 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Stolen Property sentencing in Hillsborough County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Stolen Property in Hillsborough County?
The guilty rate is 66.3% based on 300 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Stolen Property in Hillsborough County?
Adjudication is withheld in 17.7% 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 Hillsborough County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 1 year, 7 months (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
16.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 83.3% 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 | 148 | 72.3% | 4.7% |
| Black | 146 | 62.3% | 6.8% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 288 | 66.3% | 2.1% | 1 year, 10 months |
| 2024 | 275 | 68.0% | 3.3% | 1 year, 2 months |
| 2025 | 300 | 66.3% | 6.0% | 1 year, 7 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 | Second Degree | 652 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 155 |
| Felony | First Degree | 37 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 16 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 3 |
Related Charges in Hillsborough County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 12,131 | 50.7% | 9.1% |
| Drug Possession | 6,203 | 72.4% | 1.9% |
| Larceny / Theft | 3,598 | 68.8% | 2.6% |
| Sex Offense | 4,442 | 85.7% | 1.9% |
| Trespassing | 2,769 | 81.1% | 8.6% |
| Battery | 3,194 | 50.4% | 3.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 2,875 | 69.5% | 3.6% |
| Other | 2,542 | 74.3% | 1.9% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Stolen Property in Hillsborough County, Florida (2025). Based on 300 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/stolen-property/hillsborough
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Hillsborough 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 · 300 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com