FOI 451371
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REFERENCE NO: 451371
I write in connection with your request for information which was received on 12th January 2026. Please find below the response to your request:
I am writing to you to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
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2025
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Reports of dogs being stolen
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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
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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
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Breed #1
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Breed #2
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Breed #3
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Count
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Count
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2025
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Reply
Q1. Please state how many dogs were reported as stolen in your area in 2025:
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Number of crimes recorded within identified offence groups which relate to the theft of a Dog/Puppy shown by outcome of investigation
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Grand Total
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2025
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Jan
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Feb
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Mar
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Apr
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May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec
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Abduction of pet dog/cat
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1
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1
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1
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3
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1
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1
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1
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9
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Type 15 - Named Suspect Identified: Victim Supports Police Action But Evidential Difficulties Prevent Further Action
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1
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1
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1
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1
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4
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Type 16 - Named Suspect Identified: Evidential Difficulties Prevent Further Action: Victim Does Not Support (Or Has Withdrawn Support From) Police Action
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1
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1
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2
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4
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Type 18 - Investigation Complete; No Suspect Identified. Crime Investigated As Far As Reasonably Possible-Case Closed Pending Further Investigative Opportunities Becoming Available
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1
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1
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Grand Total
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1
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1
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1
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3
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1
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1
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1
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9
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Q2. Over the same timeframe, please state how many of these cases were resolved (i.e. the pet was returned to its owner):
Information is not held to whether pets have been returned to owners however outcomes are recorded please see above
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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Primary Full Offence Title
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Breed
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2025
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Abduction of pet dog/cat
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French Bulldog
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2025
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Abduction of pet dog/cat
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Staffordshire Bull Terrior
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2025
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Abduction of pet dog/cat
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Not stated
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2025
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Abduction of pet dog/cat
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JACK RUSSELL CROSS CHIHUAHUA
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2025
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Abduction of pet dog/cat
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Not stated
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2025
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Abduction of pet dog/cat
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SHIATZU
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2025
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Abduction of pet dog/cat
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Not stated
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2025
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Abduction of pet dog/cat
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Not stated
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2025
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Abduction of pet dog/cat
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Rotweiller
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