The latest count is lower than the start of the series
Hardin County reported 66 marijuana arrests in 2025, down 49.6% from 131 in 2023. Its latest rate was 112.4 per 100,000 residents and ranked #129 among counties with matching rows.
The decline in the source record
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 131 | 130 | 225.0 |
| 2024 | 75 | 75 | 127.9 |
| 2025 | 66 | 66 | 112.4 |
What remains in the total
66 of the 66 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 Hardin County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 66 marijuana-related arrests for Hardin County in 2025. The calculated figure is 112.4 per 100,000 residents.
How should Hardin County's rate be interpreted?
It was 14.5% below the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #129 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many were possession arrests?
66, 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 49.6% lower in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.