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 $849.08.
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 |
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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