A county record in statewide context
In 2025, Lamb County reported 28 marijuana arrests. The rate was 222.6 per 100,000 residents, 69.2% above the statewide rate of 131.5. Among counties with matching rows, that rate ranked #72.
Reading the short trend
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 24 | 24 | 188.8 |
| 2024 | 18 | 18 | 142.7 |
| 2025 | 28 | 27 | 222.6 |
Possession and other offenses
27 of the 28 reported arrests were classified as possession (96.4%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 24 to 28, a change of +16.7%.
How many marijuana arrests did Lamb County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 28 marijuana-related arrests for Lamb County in 2025. The calculated figure is 222.6 per 100,000 residents.
How should Lamb County's rate be interpreted?
It was 69.2% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #72 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many were possession arrests?
27, or 96.4% of the county total, matched the Ledger's possession definition. Another 1 were grouped as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The reported count was 16.7% higher in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.