Stolen dogs
Freedom of Information (FOI) Act request ref: 01/FIN/26/4183
Version Date: 29/01/2026
The Performance Analysis Department has provided the following information:
We have manually reviewed all occurrences to get the breed data as there is not a field that exists within Niche to record the information.
Q1. Please state how many dogs were reported as stolen in your area in 2025:
24
Q2. Over the same timeframe, please state how many of these cases were resolved (i.e. the pet was returned to its owner):
Most of these cases are civil ownership matters. In offences of theft, 4 have resulted in the dog being returned to the victim.
Q3. If possible, please state the three most commonly stolen breeds of dog and the number of each taken, in 2025:
|
Breed |
Count |
|
American Bulldog |
1 |
|
Border Collie |
1 |
|
Boxer |
1 |
|
Bulldog |
1 |
|
Cocker Spaniel |
3 |
|
Cross breed |
3 |
|
French Bulldog |
3 |
|
Golden Retriever |
1 |
|
Jack Russell |
2 |
|
Mastiff |
1 |
|
Micro Bully |
1 |
|
Pocket Bully |
1 |
|
Shih Tzu |
1 |
|
Unknown |
4 |
|
Grand Total |
24 |