A large share of the statewide count comes from populous counties
Webb County reported 707 marijuana arrests in 2025, the #15 county total in the state source. Its population-adjusted rate was 251.4 per 100,000, which ranked #61. Count and rate answer different questions, so both belong in the record.
Three years in view
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 702 | 699 | 258.1 |
| 2024 | 745 | 743 | 265.5 |
| 2025 | 707 | 698 | 251.4 |
What makes up the count
698 of the 707 reported arrests were classified as possession (98.7%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 702 to 707, a change of +0.7%.
How many marijuana arrests did Webb County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 707 marijuana-related arrests for Webb County in 2025. The calculated figure is 251.4 per 100,000 residents.
How should Webb County's rate be interpreted?
It was 91.1% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #61 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many were possession arrests?
698, or 98.7% of the county total, matched the Ledger's possession definition. Another 9 were grouped as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The reported count was 0.7% higher in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.