How Many Marijuana Arrests in Illinois?

Illinois Cannabis Arrests

The data shows marijuana-related arrests across the state of Illinois. Since 2012, there was a steady increase in cannabis-related arrests:

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	4,633	10,660	43.46%	804	1,862	43.18%
2021	3,183	7,906	40.26%	638	1,693	37.68%
2020	207	366	56.56%	19	53	35.85%
2019	309	479	64.51%	15	57	26.32%
2018	273	411	66.42%	12	56	21.43%
2017	201	287	70.03%	26	55	47.27%
2016	172	274	62.77%	26	95	27.37%
2015	232	337	68.84%	24	68	35.29%
2014	320	454	70.48%	25	87	28.74%
2013	309	455	67.91%	45	104	43.27%
2012	361	483	74.74%	44	113	38.94%

Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation