A county record in statewide context
In 2025, Wilson County reported 125 marijuana arrests. The rate was 222.7 per 100,000 residents, 69.3% above the statewide rate of 131.5. Among counties with matching rows, that rate ranked #71.
Reading the short trend
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 136 | 133 | 250.5 |
| 2024 | 118 | 118 | 213.3 |
| 2025 | 125 | 123 | 222.7 |
Possession and other offenses
123 of the 125 reported arrests were classified as possession (98.4%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 136 to 125, a change of -8.1%.
How many marijuana arrests did Wilson County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 125 marijuana-related arrests for Wilson County in 2025. The calculated figure is 222.7 per 100,000 residents.
How should Wilson County's rate be interpreted?
It was 69.3% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #71 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many were possession arrests?
123, or 98.4% of the county total, matched the Ledger's possession definition. Another 2 were grouped as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The reported count was 8.1% lower in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.