Reported dog attacks from January to October 2019 to 2023

Freedom of information request reference no: 01.FOI.23.033849

I note you seek access to the following information:

The number of reported dog attacks (owner or person in charge allowing a dog to be dangerously out of control) in the force area in each of the following time periods:

- 1 January to 31 October 2019
- 1 January to 31 October 2020
- 1 January to 31 October 2021
- 1 January to 31 October 2022
- 1 January to 31 October 2023

Clarification:
It is this charge - 008/21 - Owner or person in charge allowing dog to be dangerously out of control in any place in England or Wales (whether or not a public place) injuring any person or assistance dog.

Decision

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

Please find below information pursuant to your request above.

Please note the MPS will only record offences that occurred within the MPS. National figures would require a request to the other forces.