A county record in statewide context
In 2025, Lee County reported 72 marijuana arrests. The rate was 384.4 per 100,000 residents, 192.3% above the statewide rate of 131.5. Among counties with matching rows, that rate ranked #30.
Reading the short trend
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 94 | 94 | 514.8 |
| 2024 | 85 | 85 | 459.4 |
| 2025 | 72 | 71 | 384.4 |
Possession and other offenses
71 of the 72 reported arrests were classified as possession (98.6%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 94 to 72, a change of -23.4%.
How many marijuana arrests did Lee County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 72 marijuana-related arrests for Lee County in 2025. The calculated figure is 384.4 per 100,000 residents.
How should Lee County's rate be interpreted?
It was 192.3% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #30 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many were possession arrests?
71, or 98.6% 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 23.4% lower in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.