THE number of reported animal cruelty incidents in the Swan Hill municipality have more than doubled in the past four years.

RSPCA Victoria released animal cruelty data for 2023-24, showing cruelty reports increased from 14 in 2019-20 to 32 in 2022-23.

The number of animals seized by or surrendered to the animal welfare organisation's inspectorate across the state has also increased for the sixt...