A county record in statewide context
In 2025, Kaufman County reported 294 marijuana arrests. The rate was 140.5 per 100,000 residents, 6.8% above the statewide rate of 131.5. Among counties with matching rows, that rate ranked #121.
Reading the short trend
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 242 | 235 | 129.6 |
| 2024 | 319 | 313 | 161.1 |
| 2025 | 294 | 284 | 140.5 |
Possession and other offenses
284 of the 294 reported arrests were classified as possession (96.6%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 242 to 294, a change of +21.5%.
How many marijuana arrests did Kaufman County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 294 marijuana-related arrests for Kaufman County in 2025. The calculated figure is 140.5 per 100,000 residents.
How should Kaufman County's rate be interpreted?
It was 6.8% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #121 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many were possession arrests?
284, or 96.6% of the county total, matched the Ledger's possession definition. Another 10 were grouped as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The reported count was 21.5% higher in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.