Texas Cannabis LedgerA county record in statewide context
In 2025, Wichita County reported 232 marijuana arrests. The rate was 179.1 per 100,000 residents, 36.2% above the statewide rate of 131.5. Among eligible counties, that rate ranked #102.
Reading the short trend
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 228 | 224 | 175.5 |
| 2024 | 185 | 183 | 142.8 |
| 2025 | 232 | 230 | 179.1 |
Possession and other offenses
230 of the 232 reported arrests were classified as possession (99.1%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 228 to 232, a change of +1.8%.
How many marijuana arrest records did Wichita County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History table contains 232 marijuana-coded arrest records for Wichita County in arrest year 2025. This is a count of records, not necessarily unique people or arrest events. The calculated rate is 179.1 records per 100,000 residents.
How should Wichita County's rate be interpreted?
It was 36.2% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #102 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many records were classified as possession?
230 possession-coded records matched the Ledger's definition. They account for 99.1% of the county total. Another 2 records were classified as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The count changed from 228 records in 2023 to 232 in 2025, 1.8% 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.