A county record in statewide context
In 2025, Van Zandt County reported 76 marijuana arrests. The rate was 114.9 per 100,000 residents, 12.6% below the statewide rate of 131.5. Among counties with matching rows, that rate ranked #128.
Reading the short trend
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 68 | 56 | 106.2 |
| 2024 | 70 | 68 | 107.3 |
| 2025 | 76 | 73 | 114.9 |
Possession and other offenses
73 of the 76 reported arrests were classified as possession (96.1%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 68 to 76, a change of +11.8%.
How many marijuana arrests did Van Zandt County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 76 marijuana-related arrests for Van Zandt County in 2025. The calculated figure is 114.9 per 100,000 residents.
How should Van Zandt County's rate be interpreted?
It was 12.6% below the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #128 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many were possession arrests?
73, or 96.1% of the county total, matched the Ledger's possession definition. Another 3 were grouped as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The reported count was 11.8% higher in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.