The reported count is higher than when this series began
Brazoria County reported 324 marijuana arrests in 2025. That was 51.4% higher than the 214 reported in 2023. The latest rate was 77.3 per 100,000 residents, 41.2% below the statewide rate.
Where the increase appears
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 214 | 212 | 53.4 |
| 2024 | 277 | 275 | 67.3 |
| 2025 | 324 | 314 | 77.3 |
The offense mix
314 of the 324 reported arrests were classified as possession (96.9%). A three-year change describes the record; it does not identify the policy, reporting practice, or enforcement decision behind it.
How many marijuana arrests did Brazoria County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 324 marijuana-related arrests for Brazoria County in 2025. The calculated figure is 77.3 per 100,000 residents.
How should Brazoria County's rate be interpreted?
It was 41.2% below the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #149 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many were possession arrests?
314, or 96.9% of the county total, matched the Ledger's possession definition. Another 10 were grouped as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The reported count was 51.4% higher in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.