Vehicle Theft in Florida
2,870 cases (2025) · 54 counties · All charges
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
Based on 2,870 Vehicle Theft cases across Florida (2025), the statewide guilty rate is 72.6% with a 1.2% dismissal rate. Adjudication was withheld in 17.4% of cases. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 2.2 years, with an average fine of $830.
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Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
Counties ranked by vehicle theft case volume; the rate shown is each county's dismissal rate for the window marked. Click any county for its full outcome breakdown — guilty and withheld rates, sentencing, and trends.
All Florida countiesYear-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends — statewide
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,867 | 78.6% | 1.2% | 1 year, 11 months |
| 2024 | 3,626 | 74.7% | 1.5% | 1 year, 11 months |
| 2025 | 3,242 | 73.4% | 1.2% | 2.2 years |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts.
Monthly Trend — Vehicle Theft Dispositions Statewide
Court dispositions of Vehicle Theft charges across Florida, month by month. FloridaCourtFile refreshes this data monthly from FDLE's Criminal Justice Data Transparency releases — no other public source tracks Florida charge outcomes at this cadence.
| Month | Dispositions | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07 | 292 | 72.3% | 1.4% |
| 2024-08 | 293 | 74.7% | 1.0% |
| 2024-09 | 270 | 78.9% | 1.9% |
| 2024-10 | 339 | 74.3% | 1.8% |
| 2024-11 | 272 | 70.2% | 2.9% |
| 2024-12 | 259 | 71.4% | 0.4% |
| 2025-01 | 298 | 72.8% | 0.7% |
| 2025-02 | 255 | 77.3% | 1.2% |
| 2025-03 | 269 | 78.4% | 0.4% |
| 2025-04 | 271 | 70.1% | 2.2% |
| 2025-05 | 271 | 69.0% | 0.7% |
| 2025-06 | 245 | 66.9% | 1.6% |
| 2025-07 | 290 | 71.4% | 1.4% |
| 2025-08 | 289 | 75.4% | 1.0% |
| 2025-09 | 245 | 75.9% | 0.8% |
| 2025-10 | 290 | 73.1% | 0.3% |
| 2025-11 | 331 | 78.9% | 1.5% |
| 2025-12 | 214 | 72.0% | 2.3% |
Counts for recent months can rise slightly in later releases as courts report late dispositions. Data through FDLE's July 2026 release.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency — FloridaCourtFile.com
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 72.6% based on 2,870 cases from 54 counties (2025).
What is the dismissal rate for Vehicle Theft in Florida?
The statewide dismissal rate for Vehicle Theft is 1.2% across all Florida counties (2025).
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 17.4% of cases statewide (2025).
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FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Vehicle Theft in Florida (2025). Based on 2,870 public court records across 54 counties; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/vehicle-theft
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 2,870 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com