A large share of the statewide count comes from populous counties
Nueces County reported 820 marijuana arrests in 2025, the #12 county total in the state source. Its population-adjusted rate was 232.3 per 100,000, which ranked #67. Count and rate answer different questions, so both belong in the record.
Three years in view
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 771 | 763 | 218.7 |
| 2024 | 741 | 732 | 210.0 |
| 2025 | 820 | 816 | 232.3 |
What makes up the count
816 of the 820 reported arrests were classified as possession (99.5%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 771 to 820, a change of +6.4%.
How many marijuana arrests did Nueces County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 820 marijuana-related arrests for Nueces County in 2025. The calculated figure is 232.3 per 100,000 residents.
How should Nueces County' rate be interpreted?
It was 76.6% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #67 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many were possession arrests?
816, or 99.5% of the county total, matched the Ledger's possession definition. Another 4 were grouped as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The reported count was 6.4% higher in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.