The latest count is lower than the start of the series
Comanche County reported 14 marijuana arrests in 2025, down 51.7% from 29 in 2023. Its latest rate was 97.0 per 100,000 residents and ranked #139 among counties with matching rows.
The decline in the source record
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 29 | 29 | 206.6 |
| 2024 | 16 | 16 | 112.0 |
| 2025 | 14 | 14 | 97.0 |
What remains in the total
14 of the 14 reported arrests were classified as possession (100.0%). The decrease is real in the published series, though these aggregate files cannot explain its cause or show what happened after arrest.
How many marijuana arrests did Comanche County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 14 marijuana-related arrests for Comanche County in 2025. The calculated figure is 97.0 per 100,000 residents.
How should Comanche County's rate be interpreted?
It was 26.2% below the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #139 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many were possession arrests?
14, or 100.0% of the county total, matched the Ledger's possession definition. Another 0 were grouped as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The reported count was 51.7% lower in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.