A county record in statewide context
In 2025, Denton County reported 371 marijuana arrests. The rate was 34.7 per 100,000 residents, 73.6% below the statewide rate of 131.5. Among counties with matching rows, that rate ranked #159.
Reading the short trend
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 415 | 384 | 40.9 |
| 2024 | 356 | 345 | 34.0 |
| 2025 | 371 | 351 | 34.7 |
Possession and other offenses
351 of the 371 reported arrests were classified as possession (94.6%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 415 to 371, a change of -10.6%.
How many marijuana arrests did Denton County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 371 marijuana-related arrests for Denton County in 2025. The calculated figure is 34.7 per 100,000 residents.
How should Denton County's rate be interpreted?
It was 73.6% below the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #159 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many were possession arrests?
351, or 94.6% of the county total, matched the Ledger's possession definition. Another 20 were grouped as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The reported count was 10.6% lower in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.