The reported count is higher than when this series began
Shelby County reported 87 marijuana arrests in 2025. That was 89.1% higher than the 46 reported in 2023. The latest rate was 358.2 per 100,000 residents, 172.3% above the statewide rate.
Where the increase appears
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 46 | 42 | 189.5 |
| 2024 | 71 | 69 | 291.9 |
| 2025 | 87 | 87 | 358.2 |
The offense mix
87 of the 87 reported arrests were classified as possession (100.0%). A three-year change describes the record; it does not identify the policy, reporting practice, or enforcement decision behind it.
How many marijuana arrests did Shelby County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 87 marijuana-related arrests for Shelby County in 2025. The calculated figure is 358.2 per 100,000 residents.
How should Shelby County's rate be interpreted?
It was 172.3% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #35 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many were possession arrests?
87, or 100.0% of the county total, matched the Ledger's possession definition. Another 0 were grouped as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The reported count was 89.1% higher in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.