The UK loves dogs. Many homes have dogs for company and care. Some areas have more dog theft than others.

New research looked at dog theft statistics. It compared this year to last year to find where dog theft is highest and where it's getting worse.

1,626 dogs were stolen in the UK in 2025. That's about four dogs every day.

Only 344 stolen dogs were found. That means most stolen dogs don't go back home.

Some dog breeds are stolen more often. French Bulldogs were stolen the most in 2025, then Staffordshire Bull Terriers and others.

French Bulldogs are often stolen in the UK.

The Metropolitan Police area had the most dog theft reports in 2025. They had 214 reports.

Lancashire had a big increase in dog theft reports. Hertfordshire and Humberside also had more reports.

Kent had fewer dog theft reports, but it's still a problem. West Yorkshire had about the same number of reports as last year.

Don't leave your pet outside a shop.

The top 10 areas for dog theft in 2025 were listed.

There's a new law to help stop dog theft. But owners still need to keep their pet's records up to date.

Owners should keep their dogs safe. They can use GPS trackers and lock gates to prevent theft.