Stolen Property in Hillsborough County, Florida
307 cases (2025) · Hillsborough County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Hillsborough County handled stolen property cases with substantial leniency toward defendants. The 63.8% guilty rate was substantially lower than harsher jurisdictions, and dismissals reached 5.5%—nearly triple the statewide 1.9% average. Withheld adjudications accounted for 17.3%, and diversion programs resolved 11.7%—more than triple statewide's 3.2%—providing most defendants alternatives to conviction.
Sentences averaged 577 days with a median of 364 days. Prison occurred in only 15.3% of cases, jail in 28.3%. The exceptional 83.4% private attorney representation rate indicates Hillsborough's defendant population typically retained counsel, and private counsel achieved more favorable outcomes than public defenders in harsher jurisdictions.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Stolen Property charge in Hillsborough County makes it in front of a judge. Of 1,461 prosecutor decisions on Stolen Property charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 33.4% — below the 37.4% 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 — 63.8% of 307 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 307 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 |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 301 | 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.
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 | 157 | 67.5% | 4.5% |
| Black | 144 | 61.8% | 6.2% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 286 | 67.1% | 2.1% | 1 year, 10 months |
| 2024 | 275 | 67.3% | 3.3% | 1 year, 2 months |
| 2025 | 307 | 63.8% | 5.5% | 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 | 659 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 155 |
| Felony | First Degree | 35 |
| 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 | 12,179 | 50.5% | 9.0% |
| Drug Possession | 6,254 | 71.9% | 1.9% |
| Larceny / Theft | 3,618 | 68.4% | 2.6% |
| Sex Offense | 4,360 | 85.4% | 1.9% |
| Trespassing | 2,769 | 81.1% | 8.5% |
| Battery | 3,226 | 49.7% | 3.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 2,885 | 69.3% | 3.6% |
| Other | 2,559 | 74.0% | 1.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Stolen Property in Hillsborough County?
The guilty rate is 63.8% based on 307 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Stolen Property in Hillsborough County?
Adjudication is withheld in 17.3% 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?
The average sentence is 1 year, 7 months (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
16.6% of defendants use a public defender, while 83.4% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Stolen Property in Hillsborough County, Florida (2025). Based on 307 public court records; last updated July 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 · 307 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com