Dangerous and aggressive dogs seized by the MPS in 2022

Freedom of information request reference no: 01.FOI.22.026865

I note you seek access to the following information:

Q1: The number of dogs seized by your force (dogs that are out of control, aggressive, have attacked someone or are considered dangerous) in 2022?

Q2: How many dogs have been put down/destroyed in 2022?

Q3: How many suspected banned breeds of dogs have been seized by your force in 2022?

Q4: The annual cost (in financial years) to your force of kennels, veterinary treatment, and of putting down/destroying these dogs?

Please could I have the data for this question by financial year for 2021/22 and 2022/23 (thus far)

Decision

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

Please find below information pursuant to your request above.

Q1 - The number of dogs seized by your force (dogs that are out of control, aggressive, have attacked someone or are considered dangerous) in 2022?

Number of dogs seized as a result of s1 or s3 Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 – 488

Q2 - How many dogs have been put down/destroyed in 2022?

12 dogs have been put down/destroyed in 2022.

Q3 - How many suspected banned breeds of dogs have been seized by your force in 2022?

117 suspected banned breeds of dogs have been seized by your force in 2022

Q4 - The annual cost (in financial years) to your force of kennels, veterinary treatment, and of putting down/destroying these dogs?

Financial Year: 2021/22 - £1,022,226.25
Financial Year so far: 2022/23 - £537,094.77