Dog theft 221/2025

FOI Reference: 221/25

Request 1 - 3:

1. How many dogs were reported to you as stolen in 2024?
2. Of those dogs stolen, how many dogs were then returned to their owners in 2024?
3. What were the top three breeds stolen in 2024?

Response 1:

I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.

19

Response 2:

I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.

3

Response 3:

I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.

Please note: For the purpose of this response, the Department responsible for providing the information have has searched the crime summary for “dog” on all theft offences in 2024 and conducted a manual review to identify whether the dog was reported stolen, breed of dog and if it had been returned – see volumes above.

It is important to note that some records may have been missed as it may have been mentioned in the crime enquiry log, rather than the summary.                                               

It should be noted that as a result of the systems adopted by Dyfed-Powys Police in relation to the recording of such information that the information released may or may not be accurate.

Furthermore, it should also be noted that Police forces in the United Kingdom are routinely required to provide crime statistics to government bodies and the recording criteria is set nationally. However, the systems used for recording these figures are not generic, nor are the procedures used locally in capturing the crime data. It should be noted that for these reasons this force's response to your questions should not be used for comparison purposes with any other response you may receive.

(This is a response under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and disclosed on 05/03/25)