A county record in statewide context
In 2025, Medina County reported 183 marijuana arrests. The rate was 321.7 per 100,000 residents, 144.6% above the statewide rate of 131.5. Among counties with matching rows, that rate ranked #43.
Reading the short trend
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 154 | 153 | 280.9 |
| 2024 | 214 | 214 | 384.8 |
| 2025 | 183 | 180 | 321.7 |
Possession and other offenses
180 of the 183 reported arrests were classified as possession (98.4%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 154 to 183, a change of +18.8%.
How many marijuana arrests did Medina County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 183 marijuana-related arrests for Medina County in 2025. The calculated figure is 321.7 per 100,000 residents.
How should Medina County's rate be interpreted?
It was 144.6% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #43 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many were possession arrests?
180, or 98.4% of the county total, matched the Ledger's possession definition. Another 3 were grouped as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The reported count was 18.8% higher in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.