Vehicle Theft in Florida

10,762
Total Cases
74.8%
Guilty Rate
1.3%
Dismissal Rate
16.7%
Withheld Rate
1 year, 12 months
Avg Sentence

Based on 10,762 Vehicle Theft cases across 54 Florida counties (2023-2025), the statewide guilty rate is 74.8% with a 1.3% dismissal rate. Adjudication was withheld in 16.7% of cases. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 1 year, 12 months, with an average fine of $849.

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Vehicle Theft by County

County Cases Guilty Rate Withheld Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
Miami-Dade 1,556 64.7% 23.2% 0.6% 2.4 years
Hillsborough 1,046 70.7% 14.4% 2.6% 1 year, 8 months
Orange 693 63.8% 19.5% 1.4% 10.4 months
Broward 613 58.6% 39.5% 1.3% 1 year, 7 months
Pinellas 572 81.6% 10.8% 2.4% 3.2 years
Duval 556 85.4% 14.0% 0.0% 1 year, 11 months
Volusia 411 75.2% 20.7% 0.7% 1 year, 12 months
Marion 410 86.8% 10.0% 0.7% 2.6 years
Polk 344 82.6% 12.8% 0.0% 1 year, 12 months
Pasco 334 83.8% 11.1% 0.0% 2.4 years
Palm Beach 332 78.9% 12.7% 0.3% 1 year, 5 months
Bay 285 78.9% 10.2% 4.9% 2.2 years
Leon 276 69.6% 17.0% 1.4% 1 year, 3 months
Escambia 242 80.6% 11.6% 2.9% 1 year, 8 months
Manatee 215 79.5% 14.0% 1.9% 2.6 years
Sarasota 203 71.9% 21.7% 1.0% 2.7 years
Lake 200 85.5% 8.5% 1.0% 1 year, 7 months
Alachua 194 83.0% 9.8% 2.1% 1 year, 10 months
Lee 191 81.7% 12.0% 0.0% 2.1 years
Seminole 180 62.8% 28.3% 0.6% 2.4 years
Santa Rosa 154 88.3% 7.1% 0.0% 1 year, 11 months
Osceola 114 64.0% 19.3% 0.0% 11.0 months
Okaloosa 113 84.1% 8.8% 0.0% 1 year, 6 months
Hernando 109 79.8% 8.3% 0.0% 2.2 years
St. Johns 109 70.6% 17.4% 3.7% 1 year, 6 months
Clay 102 82.4% 17.6% 0.0% 1 year, 4 months
Sumter 100 96.0% 4.0% 0.0% 2.4 years
Charlotte 97 84.5% 10.3% 0.0% 2.3 years
St. Lucie 96 77.1% 9.4% 5.2% 2.4 years
Martin 78 83.3% 9.0% 2.6% 2.3 years
Walton 70 74.3% 8.6% 12.9% 1 year, 6 months
Citrus 69 84.1% 7.2% 1.4% 3.3 years
Brevard 65 75.4% 18.5% 0.0% 11.1 months
Putnam 60 83.3% 15.0% 0.0% 2.2 years
Monroe 58 56.9% 29.3% 1.7% 11.1 months
Collier 57 73.7% 15.8% 0.0% 1 year, 9 months
Desoto 56 91.1% 8.9% 0.0% 3.6 years
Highlands 55 94.5% 3.6% 0.0% 2.3 years
Nassau 55 76.4% 20.0% 0.0% 1 year, 3 months
Hendry 39 87.2% 7.7% 0.0% 2.4 years
Bradford 29 89.7% 10.3% 0.0% 2.6 years
Jackson 26 69.2% 26.9% 0.0% 2.1 years
Okeechobee 25 84.0% 16.0% 0.0% 2.0 years
Wakulla 23 82.6% 13.0% 4.3% 1 year, 7 months
Baker 21 95.2% 4.8% 0.0% 11.6 months
Levy 21 81.0% 19.0% 0.0% 1 year, 2 months
Holmes 16 81.2% 18.8% 0.0% 2.3 years
Washington 16 81.2% 12.5% 6.2% 2.1 years
Franklin 14 57.1% 28.6% 0.0% 1 year, 1 months
Hardee 14 92.9% 7.1% 0.0% 2.1 years
Gilchrist 13 92.3% 0.0% 0.0% 1 year, 4 months
Union 13 84.6% 15.4% 0.0% 1 year, 10 months
Jefferson 12 83.3% 8.3% 0.0% 11.8 months
Calhoun 10 80.0% 10.0% 0.0% 3.1 years

Year-Over-Year Trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 3,865 78.1% 1.2% 1 year, 11 months
2024 3,627 73.9% 1.5% 1 year, 11 months
2025 3,254 71.9% 1.1% 2.2 years

Related Florida Statute

§ 812.014(2)(c)(6) — Vehicle Theft
Florida Statute § 812.014(2)(c)(6) criminalizes the theft of motor vehicles, establishing enhanced penalties for stealing automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, and other motor vehicles. This provision elevates vehicle theft to a felony offense regardless of the vehicle's value, recognizing the serious nature of motor vehicle crimes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Vehicle Theft in Florida?
The statewide guilty rate for Vehicle Theft is 74.8% based on 10,762 cases from 54 counties (2023-2025).
What is the dismissal rate for Vehicle Theft in Florida?
The statewide dismissal rate for Vehicle Theft is 1.3% across all Florida counties.
How does Vehicle Theft sentencing vary by county?
Sentencing for Vehicle Theft varies significantly by county. Browse the county breakdown table above to compare guilty rates, dismissal rates, and average sentences across all 54 counties.
What does adjudication withheld mean for Vehicle Theft?
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 Vehicle Theft, adjudication is withheld in 16.7% of cases statewide.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 10,762 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026