FOI 58/26 Stolen Dogs
Date: 10/02/26
Enquiry Reference: 58- 26
I write in connection with regards to your Freedom of Information request. Below is your request and our response.
Q1. Please state how many dogs were reported as stolen in your area in 2025:
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2025 |
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Reports of dogs being stolen |
10 |
Q2. Over the same timeframe, please state how many of these cases were resolved (i.e. the pet was returned to its owner):
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2025 |
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Cases of dogs being returned |
6 |
There are reporting issues when dogs have been ‘recovered’ as this is not always captured.
Q3. If possible, please state the three most commonly stolen breeds of dog and the number of each taken, in 2025:
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Stolen dogs |
Breed #1 |
Breed #2 |
Breed #3 |
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Name |
Count |
Name |
Count |
Name |
Count |
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2025 |
Cocker Spaniel |
4 |
Shitzu |
2 |
Remainder breeds all had 1 each |
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These are not recorded accurately. 9 Breeds all had one each in 2025, so there was not a top 3rd place.
Having made enquiries within the Force above is all the information we hold.
Please note that all statistical data supplied in relation to Freedom of Information requests is a snapshot of data held at the time the request was received by the Freedom of Information office and is subject to constant change/updates.
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Yours sincerely
Information Rights Decision Maker