Data on theft of dogs in 2021

Freedom of information request reference no: 01.FOI.22.022925

I note you seek access to the following information:

I would like to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act into the number of stolen dogs reported in your constabulary in 2021.

I have detailed the request below:

Q1. Please state how many dogs were reported as stolen in your area in 2021.

Q2. Over the same timeframe, please state how many of these cases were resolved (i.e. the pet was returned to its owner).

Q3. If possible, please state the three most commonly stolen breeds of dog and the number of each taken, in 2021.

Decision

I have today decided to disclose the located information to you in full.

Please find attached a spreadsheets in which the requested information has been provided.

IMPORTANT:
• Please ensure that the note section within the spreadsheet is read in conjunction with the data in this report to ensure that it is interpreted correctly