Dog attacks resulting in injuries across the UK have increased by more than 80% since 2020, new data reveals. Figures obtained by the Daily Mirror show offences of out-of-control dog attacks causing injury recorded by police have soared from 16,040 in 2020 to 29,400 last year – a increase of 83%. London saw the highest number of dog attacks in 2025, with the Metropolitan Police recording 2,530 cases. Greater Manchester Police recorded the second highest total with 1,678 attacks. The number of attacks has continued to rise despite a ban of the XL bully breed, which came into force in February 2024. Post navigation East Sussex council hopes to extend dog controls West Midlands mobile dog groomer secures street trading licence
