Local Priorities Nuisance motorbikes Message

I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Nuisance motorbikes, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey.

The illegal use off road bikes continues to be a big issue in the Middlesbrough area. These bikes are being ridden illegally across Middlesbrough's parks, footpaths and residential areas. The use of off road bikes pose a serious risk to public safety and cause on going alarm and distress in our local communities.

🏍️ Off-road bikes are not road-legal unless registered, taxed, insured, and ridden by a licensed rider.

🏍️ They are often used in an anti-social manner, creating noise, fear, and damage to property.

🏍️ Riding them on public land, pavements and parks is a criminal offence and is a risk to public safety.



👮‍♀️ What We’re Doing:

👉 We’re using powers under Section 59 of the Police Reform Act 2002 to seize bikes being used illegally or anti-socially.

👉 We’re working with local councils and communities to identify hotspots and target offenders. By using Council CCTV to track offenders to where these bikes are being stored.



📢 However we need your information helps us take action. So let’s work together to keep Coulby Newham, Hemlington & Stainton & Thornton safe everyone!: If you see off-road bikes being used illegally, or know where they are being stored then please report it to us via 101 or by using our online chat service available at www.cleveland.police.uk

Get Involved

Please consider getting involved and contribute to the local priority survey, we may be unaware of issues that you would like us to focus on.  Take a few minutes to securely and privately register and have your say using the button below, this will mean we can focus on things that matter to you.

Please click here to complete the survey