As the legality of drugs such as marijuana changes in Texas and throughout the nation, you might wonder how prevalent drug crimes are in your community. This could impact your life and the lives of family members and might require a vigorous criminal defense.
The town of Corpus Christi has issues with drug crimes, but it does not reach the top ten cities in Texas with drug arrests.
A summary of drug crimes in Corpus Christi
According to a report from 24/7 Wall Street, Corpus Christi, with a population of 330,000 in 2020, ranks 21st in drug violations in Texas. Recorded drug offenses for this period amounted to 3,032 incidents. This means that out of every 100,000 people in the city, 921 had some kind of encounter with the police for a drug offense.
When looked at as a share of all crimes in the city, drug offenses amounted to just over 10% of crimes. As a comparison, the number 1 city in Texas for drug offenses, San Angelo, saw 1,477 people charge with drug crimes per 100,000 residents. Drug crimes amounted to 17.1% of all crimes in the city.
A look at drug crime trends in Texas
Most trends in Texas show that drug crimes continue to increase in the state in certain categories. According to information from the University of Texas at Austin, the following drugs show increases in usage in recent years:
- Methamphetamines
- Heroin
- Fentanyl
Individuals charged with a drug offense should seek appropriate legal action. A strong legal defense can lead to a dismissal of charges or a reduced penalty.
