A large share of the statewide count comes from populous counties
Rockwall County reported 459 marijuana arrests in 2025, the #21 county total in the state source. Its population-adjusted rate was 326.1 per 100,000, which ranked #40. Count and rate answer different questions, so both belong in the record.
Three years in view
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 439 | 439 | 334.0 |
| 2024 | 382 | 376 | 279.1 |
| 2025 | 459 | 458 | 326.1 |
What makes up the count
458 of the 459 reported arrests were classified as possession (99.8%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 439 to 459, a change of +4.6%.
How many marijuana arrests did Rockwall County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 459 marijuana-related arrests for Rockwall County in 2025. The calculated figure is 326.1 per 100,000 residents.
How should Rockwall County's rate be interpreted?
It was 147.9% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #40 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many were possession arrests?
458, or 99.8% 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 4.6% higher in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.