Hare coursing 02/2026

FOI Reference: 02/2026

Request:

What would you like to know?:    The number of reports made that included the phrase "hare coursing" for the periods between:

-                1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023

-                1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024

-                1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025

Clarification: I confirm that we’re looking for the number of incidents and crime reports.

Response:     

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 20/01/2026)