Data for stolen cats in 2023

Freedom of information request reference no: 01.FOI.24.035182

I note you seek access to the following information:

In order to build a picture of what is happening as regards cat theft across the UK, since 2015 I have been collating data from each police force which was used to help inform the Pet Theft Taskforce’s investigations.

With a very few notable exceptions, most police forces have been very helpful and have consistently provided this information. I would therefore be grateful if you could complete my freedom of information request below:

1. What were the total number of cat theft crimes in 2023?

2. What was the outcome (charge/summons, community resolution, active investigation, evidential difficulties, no suspect identified) for each cat theft crime in 2023?

3. Please list specific cat breed types with amounts (stolen in 2023) — or ‘breed unrecorded’ or ‘mixed breed’?

Decision

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

Please find below information pursuant to your request above.