FOI 488/25

REQUEST

1. A figure for the number of incidents of fox hunting recorded in your force area between 01/11/2024 and 31/03/2025.
2. A figure for the number of times police officers attended an incident or report of fox hunting in your force area between 01/11/2024 and 31/03/2025.
3. If possible, the dates of any incidents and attendances along with any location details (e.g. partial postcode).

RESPONSE

We consulted with our Wildlife crime coordinator who has provided the following information regarding your request.

Question 1

There have been 3 reports of fox hunting incidents recorded within the requested time frame.

Questions 2 & 3

• Report 1 – 11/2024 – Blackmill, Bridgend – officer contact only no attendance at the site

• Report 2 – 11/2024 – Penderyn, Aberdare – 1 x PCSO attendance

• Report 3 – 02/2025 – St Brides, Vale of Glamorgan- It was not recorded if the officer did or did not attend.