How Many Marijuana Arrests in New Jersey?
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New Jersey Cannabis Arrests
The data shows marijuana-related arrests across the state of New Jersey. The percentage of drug possession arrests connected with marijuana almost reached zero in 2022:
| YEAR | Drug Possession Arrests - Marijuana | Drug Possession - Subtotal | Marijuana Arrests as Percentage of Total | Drug Sale Manufacturing Arrests - Marijuana | Drug Sale Manufacturing - Subtotal | Marijuana Manufacturing Arrests as Percentage of Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 118 | 6,629 | 1.78% | 261 | 3,649 | 7.15% |
| 2021 | 975 | 6,193 | 15.74% | 237 | 3,079 | 7.70% |
| 2020 | 19,911 | 29,784 | 66.85% | 3,104 | 8,061 | 38.51% |
| 2019 | 28,865 | 44,479 | 64.90% | 4,585 | 11,475 | 39.96% |
| 2018 | 31,333 | 48,407 | 64.73% | 2,969 | 9,145 | 32.47% |
| 2017 | 34,979 | 54,533 | 64.14% | 3,207 | 10,302 | 31.13% |
| 2016 | 32,279 | 51,672 | 62.47% | 3,441 | 11,318 | 30.40% |
| 2015 | 24,854 | 41,993 | 59.19% | 3,284 | 10,579 | 31.04% |
| 2014 | 24,540 | 43,633 | 56.24% | 3,330 | 11,233 | 29.64% |
| 2013 | 24,523 | 42,783 | 57.32% | 3,369 | 10,361 | 32.52% |
| 2012 | 24,039 | 40,963 | 58.68% | 3,456 | 11,336 | 30.49% |
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation
