Burglary Sentencing in Hillsborough County

We analyzed 3,098 convicted Burglary cases in Hillsborough County (2023-2025) to show actual sentencing outcomes — average sentence length, fines, court costs, and the likelihood of prison, jail, or probation. Compared to statewide averages to show how Hillsborough County judges sentence differently.

1 year, 9 months
Average Sentence
Below statewide avg (2.5 years)
$225.00
Average Fine
Below statewide avg ($414.44)
41.0%
Prison Rate
Below statewide (50.1%)
16.7%
Probation Only
3,098 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
9.0 months
1 year
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
3.0 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$112.51
$225.00
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$337.50
The average sentence for Burglary in Hillsborough County is 1 year, 9 months. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Hillsborough County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 41.0% 50.1%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 36.4% 26.6%
Probation Only 16.7% 18.6%
Average Sentence 1 year, 9 months 2.5 years
Average Fine $225.00 $414.44
Average Probation 3.0 years 3.1 years
Average Court Costs $468.12 $1,090
Average Restitution (where ordered) $42,636 $10,766

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
State Prison Facility 1,271 3.7 years $0.01
County Jail 1,130 8.0 months $450.00

Other Charges Sentenced in Hillsborough County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Traffic Offense 30,058 10 days $291.35
Drug Possession 15,458 6.0 months $9,594
Larceny / Theft 8,917 5.6 months $162.14
Sex Offense 8,474 6.4 years $372.47
Trespassing 7,381 23 days $213.75

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 3,098 convicted Burglary cases in Hillsborough County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1 year, 9 months. The statewide average is 2.5 years.
0.1% of convicted Burglary defendants in Hillsborough County received a fine, averaging $225.00. Court costs average $468.12 additionally. Restitution averages $42,636 in cases where it is ordered.
Hillsborough County's average sentence of 1 year, 9 months compares to the statewide average of 2.5 years. The prison rate is 41.0% locally vs 50.1% statewide. The average fine is $225.00 locally vs $414.44 statewide.

Sentencing data covers convicted cases (guilty and adjudication withheld). Average sentences exclude non-incarcerated cases. Data covers 2023–2025 FDLE public court records. Last updated: March 2026

Important: Sentencing outcomes vary based on criminal history, case circumstances, charge severity, plea agreements, and judicial discretion. These statistics reflect aggregate outcomes and do not predict individual sentences.

Methodology: These statistics are based on 3,098 Burglary cases in Hillsborough County with a disposition of "Guilty" or "Adjudication Withheld" from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records (2023-2025). "Prison" = sentence exceeding 365 days; "Jail" = sentence of 1–365 days; "Probation Only" = probation imposed with no incarceration sentence. Average fines exclude cases where no fine was imposed.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 3,098 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026