How Many Marijuana Arrests in New York?
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New York Cannabis Arrests
The data shows marijuana-related arrests across the state of New York. The period from 2012 to 2022 witnessed a substantial reduction in arrests for cannabis-related offenses:
| 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 | 474 | 13,821 | 3.43% | 54 | 1,669 | 3.24% |
| 2021 | 683 | 3,802 | 17.96% | 33 | 358 | 9.22% |
| 2020 | 19,884 | 33,863 | 58.72% | 144 | 1,423 | 10.12% |
| 2019 | 34,248 | 54,540 | 62.79% | 349 | 3,114 | 11.21% |
| 2018 | 48,801 | 72,100 | 67.69% | 528 | 3,988 | 13.24% |
| 2017 | 49,134 | 72,238 | 68.02% | 536 | 4,447 | 12.05% |
| 2016 | 18,145 | 24,253 | 74.82% | 126 | 1,541 | 8.18% |
| 2015 | 17,092 | 23,184 | 73.72% | 205 | 1,790 | 11.45% |
| 2014 | 40,602 | 59,190 | 68.60% | 678 | 4,938 | 13.73% |
| 2013 | 43,160 | 61,661 | 70.00% | 788 | 5,137 | 15.34% |
| 2012 | 43,118 | 61,822 | 69.75% | 908 | 5,041 | 18.01% |
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation
