A county record in statewide context
In 2025, Hale County reported 51 marijuana arrests. The rate was 160.3 per 100,000 residents, 21.9% above the statewide rate of 131.5. Among counties with matching rows, that rate ranked #111.
Reading the short trend
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 59 | 57 | 184.6 |
| 2024 | 77 | 76 | 240.0 |
| 2025 | 51 | 51 | 160.3 |
Possession and other offenses
51 of the 51 reported arrests were classified as possession (100.0%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 59 to 51, a change of -13.6%.
How many marijuana arrests did Hale County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 51 marijuana-related arrests for Hale County in 2025. The calculated figure is 160.3 per 100,000 residents.
How should Hale County's rate be interpreted?
It was 21.9% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #111 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many were possession arrests?
51, 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 13.6% lower in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.