A county record in statewide context
In 2025, Willacy County reported 30 marijuana arrests. The rate was 150.2 per 100,000 residents, 14.2% above the statewide rate of 131.5. Among counties with matching rows, that rate ranked #118.
Reading the short trend
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 33 | 33 | 164.9 |
| 2024 | 54 | 53 | 269.1 |
| 2025 | 30 | 30 | 150.2 |
Possession and other offenses
30 of the 30 reported arrests were classified as possession (100.0%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 33 to 30, a change of -9.1%.
How many marijuana arrests did Willacy County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 30 marijuana-related arrests for Willacy County in 2025. The calculated figure is 150.2 per 100,000 residents.
How should Willacy County's rate be interpreted?
It was 14.2% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #118 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many were possession arrests?
30, 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 9.1% lower in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.