Texas Cannabis LedgerA county record in statewide context
In 2025, Wise County reported 233 marijuana arrests. The rate was 278.1 per 100,000 residents, 111.4% above the statewide rate of 131.5. Among eligible counties, that rate ranked #52.
Reading the short trend
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 261 | 257 | 334.6 |
| 2024 | 217 | 216 | 266.9 |
| 2025 | 233 | 232 | 278.1 |
Possession and other offenses
232 of the 233 reported arrests were classified as possession (99.6%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 261 to 233, a change of -10.7%.
How many marijuana arrest records did Wise County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History table contains 233 marijuana-coded arrest records for Wise County in arrest year 2025. This is a count of records, not necessarily unique people or arrest events. The calculated rate is 278.1 records per 100,000 residents.
How should Wise County's rate be interpreted?
It was 111.4% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #52 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many records were classified as possession?
232 possession-coded records matched the Ledger's definition. They account for 99.6% of the county total. Another 1 records were classified as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The count changed from 261 records in 2023 to 233 in 2025, 10.7% lower. 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.