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Dog Bite Deaths Surge 200% in Britain, 20 Fatalities in 2023

4/17/2026

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Deaths from dog bites in Britain rose 200% in 2023 to 20 fatalities, up from six in 2022.
Hospital admissions for dog bites reached 12,423 in 2023, up 11% from 2022.
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) reported 31,920 dog attacks in 2024 and urged responsible ownership to prevent incidents.
The National Health Service (NHS) incurs about £6 billion annually in treatment costs from accidents.

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Deaths from dog bites in Britain rose 200% in 2023 to 20 fatalities, up from six in 2022.
Hospital admissions for dog bites reached 12,423 in 2023, up 11% from 2022.
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) reported 31,920 dog attacks in 2024 and urged responsible ownership to prevent incidents.
The National Health Service (NHS) incurs about £6 billion annually in treatment costs from accidents.