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Q1. Please state how many dogs were reported as stolen in your area in 2020:
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 2020:
Q1 response: 23 dogs across 20 offences.
Q2 response: 17 dogs are recorded as having been returned to their owner.
Q3 response:
Breed of dog |
Number stolen |
Unknown |
10 |
Staffordshire Bull Terrier |
2 |
Bichon Frise |
2 |
Bulldog |
1 |
Rottweiler |
1 |
Labrador |
1 |
Chihuahua |
1 |
Spaniel |
1 |
Bull Mastiff |
1 |
Cane Corso |
1 |
Fox Terrier |
1 |
English Bull dog |
1 |
Grand Total |
23 |
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is as accurate as possible.
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Should you have any further enquiries concerning this matter, please write or telephone the Information Compliance Unit quoting the reference number above.
Yours sincerely
Freedom of Information Officer