UCR Definition
The Florida Uniform Crime Reports program defines prostitution as unlawfully engaging in or promoting sexual activities for profit, either by females or males. This may include:
Prostitution
To unlawfully engage in promiscuous sexual relations for profit, either by males or females.
Operating a House of Prostitution
To own, manage, or operate a dwelling or other establishment for the purpose of providing a place where prostitution is performed.
Pandering/Pimping/Procuring/Transporting for Prostitution
To solicit, trade for, transport persons for, or otherwise promote prostitution.
The
UCR Manual contains more information about these definitions.
Florida Statutes
796 Prostitution
Summary
There were a total of 1,928 arrests for Prostitution reported in 2018. Of these arrests, 0 were juveniles and 1,928 were adults.
UCR Arrest Data 
Source: 2018 Arrest Totals and Index Arrests by County (
PDF |
Excel)
Source: Arrest Totals by Age and Sex, 2018 (PDF)
Source: 2018 Judicial Circuit Arrest Report (PDF | Excel)
To learn more about which counties are in what circuit,
please see the Florida Courts website.
Historical Data - Trends
Source: Total Arrests by County, 1989-2018
Computerized Criminal History Arrest by Crime Type, 2000-2018 (Excel)
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