Texas Cannabis LedgerA 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 eligible counties, 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 arrest records did Upshur County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History table contains 81 marijuana-coded arrest records for Upshur County in arrest year 2025. This is a count of records, not necessarily unique people or arrest events. The calculated rate is 182.4 records 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 records were classified as possession?
81 possession-coded records matched the Ledger's definition. They account for 100.0% of the county total. Another 0 records were classified as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The count changed from 79 records in 2023 to 81 in 2025, 2.5% higher. These files do not establish the cause.
Put this county’s record in context: Texas possession statistics, the statewide annual trend, and the enforcement-data guide.