The reported count is higher than when this series began
Ward County reported 12 marijuana arrests in 2025. That was 100.0% higher than the 6 reported in 2023. The latest rate was 107.9 per 100,000 residents, 18.0% below the statewide rate.
Where the increase appears
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | 6 | 54.7 |
| 2024 | 9 | 9 | 81.2 |
| 2025 | 12 | 12 | 107.9 |
The offense mix
12 of the 12 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 Ward County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 12 marijuana-related arrests for Ward County in 2025. The calculated figure is 107.9 per 100,000 residents.
How should Ward County's rate be interpreted?
It was 18.0% below the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #134 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many were possession arrests?
12, 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 100.0% higher in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.