The reported count is higher than when this series began
Caldwell County reported 104 marijuana arrests in 2025. That was 65.1% higher than the 63 reported in 2023. The latest rate was 188.6 per 100,000 residents, 43.4% above the statewide rate.
Where the increase appears
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 63 | 58 | 125.3 |
| 2024 | 79 | 79 | 149.2 |
| 2025 | 104 | 102 | 188.6 |
The offense mix
102 of the 104 reported arrests were classified as possession (98.1%). 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 Caldwell County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 104 marijuana-related arrests for Caldwell County in 2025. The calculated figure is 188.6 per 100,000 residents.
How should Caldwell County's rate be interpreted?
It was 43.4% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #92 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many were possession arrests?
102, or 98.1% of the county total, matched the Ledger's possession definition. Another 2 were grouped as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The reported count was 65.1% higher in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.