A large share of the statewide count comes from populous counties
Lubbock County reported 726 marijuana arrests in 2025, the #14 county total in the state source. Its population-adjusted rate was 220.7 per 100,000, which ranked #74. Count and rate answer different questions, so both belong in the record.
Three years in view
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 929 | 925 | 289.0 |
| 2024 | 845 | 839 | 259.9 |
| 2025 | 726 | 716 | 220.7 |
What makes up the count
716 of the 726 reported arrests were classified as possession (98.6%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 929 to 726, a change of -21.9%.
How many marijuana arrests did Lubbock County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 726 marijuana-related arrests for Lubbock County in 2025. The calculated figure is 220.7 per 100,000 residents.
How should Lubbock County's rate be interpreted?
It was 67.8% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #74 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many were possession arrests?
716, or 98.6% 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 21.9% lower in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.