The number of dog attacks on Royal Mail workers in the United Kingdom has decreased over the past year but remains a significant concern, according to recent data released by the company. In 2025, there were 2,019 reported incidents of dog attacks on postal staff, marking an 8 percent reduction compared to the previous year.

Despite the decline, Royal Mail emphasized that the frequency of these attacks continues to be “unacceptably high.” On average, staff members faced approximately 38 dog bites each week nationwide. Some of these attacks have resulted in severe injuries, including permanent and disabling harm.

Geographically, the Sheffield area, identified by the S postcode, recorded the highest number of reported attacks for the second year running, with 61 incidents logged. Two other postcode regions shared the second-highest ranking, with both Doncaster (DN) and Guildford (GU) reporting 53 attacks each. Newcastle (NE) and Portsmouth (PO) followed closely, recording 50 attacks apiece.

Royal Mail continues to work on measures to protect employees and raise awareness among the public about the risks posed by aggressive dogs, as the issue persists despite the overall reduction.