In Sutton, over 100 animals have been reported stolen, with data spanning from February 2014 to February 2024 revealing a total of 175 cases. While this places Sutton among the lower ranks of animal thefts in South London, Croydon's 351 reports and Barking & Dagenham's alarming 1,293 overshadow it. Fish theft is particularly prevalent in Sutton, followed by dogs and cats. Notably, only 2% of stolen animals were recovered, with theft often linked to illegal activities. The month of April 2017 marked a peak with 60 fish thefts.
Sutton reported 175 stolen animal cases from February 2014 to February 2024, with fish, dogs, and cats being the most commonly stolen animals.
Bird thefts accounted for 18 reports, while recuperation rates for stolen animals in Sutton were dismally low, with only 2% recovered.
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