A county record in statewide context
In 2025, Jefferson County reported 152 marijuana arrests. The rate was 59.8 per 100,000 residents, 54.5% below the statewide rate of 131.5. Among counties with matching rows, that rate ranked #152.
Reading the short trend
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 143 | 141 | 56.4 |
| 2024 | 108 | 107 | 42.4 |
| 2025 | 152 | 147 | 59.8 |
Possession and other offenses
147 of the 152 reported arrests were classified as possession (96.7%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 143 to 152, a change of +6.3%.
How many marijuana arrests did Jefferson County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 152 marijuana-related arrests for Jefferson County in 2025. The calculated figure is 59.8 per 100,000 residents.
How should Jefferson County's rate be interpreted?
It was 54.5% below the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #152 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many were possession arrests?
147, or 96.7% of the county total, matched the Ledger's possession definition. Another 5 were grouped as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The reported count was 6.3% higher in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.