A large share of the statewide count comes from populous counties
Collin County reported 896 marijuana arrests in 2025, the #9 county total in the state source. Its population-adjusted rate was 69.1 per 100,000, which ranked #150. Count and rate answer different questions, so both belong in the record.
Three years in view
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 828 | 809 | 68.6 |
| 2024 | 908 | 893 | 72.4 |
| 2025 | 896 | 864 | 69.1 |
What makes up the count
864 of the 896 reported arrests were classified as possession (96.4%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 828 to 896, a change of +8.2%.
How many marijuana arrests did Collin County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 896 marijuana-related arrests for Collin County in 2025. The calculated figure is 69.1 per 100,000 residents.
How should Collin County's rate be interpreted?
It was 47.5% below the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #150 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many were possession arrests?
864, or 96.4% of the county total, matched the Ledger's possession definition. Another 32 were grouped as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The reported count was 8.2% higher in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.