In 2022, there were 398 reported thefts of dogs in London, UK, down from 422 reported incidences in the capital city in 2021. Since pet theft records began in 2012, Staffordshire bull terriers were recorded as the most-stolen dog breed in London. Chihuahuas were the second-most stolen dog breed, and third were French bulldogs. Overall, as of 2022, dogs were the most common type of household pet in the UK.
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BBC. (December 29, 2022). Registered dog thefts in London from 2019 to 2022 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 23, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1359913/dog-thefts-london/
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