How Many Marijuana Arrests in Utah?
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Utah Cannabis Arrests
The data shows marijuana-related arrests across the state of Utah. From 2012 to 2022, the proportion of cannabis-related arrests relative to total drug arrests saw an increase, with a peak in 2022, while the percentage of arrests for possession with intent to sell varied, peaking earlier in the decade:
| 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 | 7,226 | 13,538 | 53.38% | 348 | 1,216 | 28.62% |
| 2021 | 6,923 | 13,703 | 50.52% | 333 | 1,227 | 27.14% |
| 2020 | 6,246 | 12,310 | 50.74% | 277 | 1,156 | 23.96% |
| 2019 | 7,179 | 15,956 | 44.99% | 353 | 1,394 | 25.32% |
| 2018 | 8,518 | 18,439 | 46.20% | 494 | 1,873 | 26.37% |
| 2017 | 7,693 | 17,758 | 43.32% | 475 | 1,894 | 25.08% |
| 2016 | 6,165 | 14,388 | 42.85% | 361 | 1,952 | 18.49% |
| 2015 | 5,561 | 13,699 | 40.59% | 352 | 1,701 | 20.69% |
| 2014 | 5,765 | 13,077 | 44.09% | 510 | 1,534 | 33.25% |
| 2013 | 5,646 | 12,069 | 46.78% | 532 | 1,533 | 34.70% |
| 2012 | 5,110 | 11,147 | 45.84% | 449 | 1,604 | 27.99% |
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation
