Dog theft 47/2026

FOI Reference: 47/2026

Request:

Q1. Please state how many dogs were reported as stolen in your area in 2025.

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 2025.

Response 1:

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

18 offences consisting of 24 dogs (17 x 1 dog stolen & 1 x 7 dogs stolen).

Response 2:

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

Dog Not found = 10

Ongoing Investigation = 2

Dog Returned = 6

Of the 18 offences (24 Dogs) it was noted in the crime log that 6 of the dogs were found/returned to the owner.

Response 3:

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

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 19/01/2026)