A county record in statewide context
In 2025, Upshur County reported 81 marijuana arrests. The rate was 182.4 per 100,000 residents, 38.7% above the statewide rate of 131.5. Among counties with matching rows, that rate ranked #98.
Reading the short trend
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 79 | 79 | 182.0 |
| 2024 | 104 | 104 | 236.2 |
| 2025 | 81 | 81 | 182.4 |
Possession and other offenses
81 of the 81 reported arrests were classified as possession (100.0%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 79 to 81, a change of +2.5%.
How many marijuana arrests did Upshur County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 81 marijuana-related arrests for Upshur County in 2025. The calculated figure is 182.4 per 100,000 residents.
How should Upshur County's rate be interpreted?
It was 38.7% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #98 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many were possession arrests?
81, 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 2.5% higher in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.