Brighton is a high risk location for dog attacks on postal workers, with some having suffered life-changing injuries. Royal Mail said there have been 48 dog attacks on posties in the city in the past year, a 41 per cent increase on the previous year. It makes Brighton the joint third highest risk area in the UK and marks the eighth year the BN postcode has featured in the high risk list.
Nationally, the postal service said there were 2,206 dog attacks on posties from March 2023 to 2024, with 82 of those causing serious injury. On average, postal workers experience 42 attacks a week, with some leading to permanent and debilitating injuries. READ MORE: Pensioner battles Octopus Energy over £4000 alleged debt The data has been highlighted as part of Royal Mail’s 12th Dog Awareness Week, which started yesterday and runs until July 7 and calls for dog owners to take measures against these attacks.
Lizz Lloyd, health and safety director for Royal Mail, said: “We are saddened and disappointed to see attacks on our staff continue to increase. “Dog attacks have a devastating effect on our people and we are appealing to dog owners to think twice when the postman calls. “All dog attacks can have life-changing consequences for victims, even when the physical injury is not significant.
“Almost half of attacks happen at the front door and over a quarter in the front garden, so this is not just a Royal Mail issue, many other organisations face the same problem.” Dave Joyce, nat.