THERE were no crimes against swans in the last five years, a Freedom of Information (FOI) request has revealed.

In the past five financial years: 2020/21; 2021/22; 2022/23; 2023/24 and 2024/25, Devon and Cornwall Police recorded zero arrests were made in relation to criminal offences against or involving swans, the FOI request shows.

Wild unmarked mute swans belong to the Crown.

This means that taking a swan could amount to theft, and killing or injuring a swan could also amount to criminal damage or a wildlife related offence.

If you see an injured swan then contact the RSPCA.

If a swan is found in the road and is causing an obstruction on a carriageway, the traffic police should be informed.