Response 3767444

Response to request for information

Reference

3767444

Response date

7 July 2025

Request

1. The total number of complaints received about dog barking between January 2022 and May 2024.

2. If recorded, how many of these complaints referred to barking occurring in early morning hours (between 4:00am and 8:00am)?

3. Any available data or summary that categorises complaints by:

• Time of day
• Reason for complaint (e.g., persistent noise, sleep disturbance, early wake-ups)

Response

1. The total number of complaints received about dog barking between January 2022 and May 2024.

   • 2022 - 96

      

   • 2023 - 80

      

   • 2024 - 94

      

   • 2025 - 43

      

   • Grand Total - 313

2. If recorded, how many of these complaints referred to barking occurring in early morning hours (between 4:00am and 8:00am)?
   • Please see response spreadsheet

3. Any available data or summary that categorises complaints

• We do not categorise by time of day. The details tab in each complaint received indicates some timings of noise from barking - see response sheet.