A county record in statewide context
In 2025, Leon County reported 49 marijuana arrests. The rate was 290.0 per 100,000 residents, 120.5% above the statewide rate of 131.5. Among counties with matching rows, that rate ranked #48.
Reading the short trend
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 41 | 39 | 247.4 |
| 2024 | 42 | 40 | 250.9 |
| 2025 | 49 | 44 | 290.0 |
Possession and other offenses
44 of the 49 reported arrests were classified as possession (89.8%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 41 to 49, a change of +19.5%.
How many marijuana arrests did Leon County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 49 marijuana-related arrests for Leon County in 2025. The calculated figure is 290.0 per 100,000 residents.
How should Leon County's rate be interpreted?
It was 120.5% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #48 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many were possession arrests?
44, or 89.8% 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 19.5% higher in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.