Vehicle Theft in Volusia County, Florida
111 cases (2025) · Volusia County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Volusia County handled 111 vehicle theft cases with an 80.2 percent guilty rate and outcomes mirroring statewide patterns: 13.5 percent withheld adjudication, 2.7 percent diversion, and zero dismissals. This consistency suggests Volusia's prosecution strategy aligns with typical Florida handling of vehicle theft as a serious felony.
Sentences averaged 805.9 days with a median of 548 days—within the mid-range for this charge. Prison accounted for 43.2 percent of sentences, jail 27.9 percent. Probation averaged 906.7 days, nearly 2.5 years. Public defenders represented 71.2 percent of defendants, standard for felony caseloads.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 80.2% of 111 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 111 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 |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 188 | 2.8 years |
| County Jail | 121 | 7.3 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Vehicle Theft sentencing in Volusia 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 | 79 | 75.9% | 0.0% |
| Black | 28 | 92.9% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 171 | 76.6% | 0.6% | 1 year, 11 months |
| 2024 | 126 | 70.6% | 1.6% | 1 year, 11 months |
| 2025 | 111 | 80.2% | 0.0% | 2.2 years |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 379 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 29 |
Related Charges in Volusia County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 9,058 | 15.7% | 52.0% |
| Drug Possession | 5,517 | 73.1% | 1.1% |
| Traffic Offense | 5,037 | 52.6% | 5.9% |
| Battery | 2,011 | 49.0% | 2.3% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,690 | 65.9% | 2.8% |
| Resisting Officer | 1,440 | 68.9% | 1.6% |
| Trespassing | 1,268 | 78.9% | 3.2% |
| Sex Offense | 579 | 86.0% | 4.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Vehicle Theft in Volusia County?
The guilty rate is 80.2% based on 111 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Vehicle Theft in Volusia County?
Adjudication is withheld in 13.5% 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 Vehicle Theft in Volusia County?
The average sentence is 2.2 years (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
71.2% of defendants use a public defender, while 17.1% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Vehicle Theft in Volusia County, Florida (2025). Based on 111 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/vehicle-theft/volusia
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Volusia 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 · 111 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com