Workington South

Youths riding off road bikes in the areas of Moorclose, Westfield, Salterbeck, Oldside

The original issue date of the priority was 1st June 2025. This priority is to be continued as a result of recent Community Surveys, calls for service and information received from the local community/businesses/partner agencies directly to NPT Officers, particularly as this issue is anticipated to increase as the weather improves into Spring

WE DID:
On 22nd August 2025 Officers from Allerdale NPT in partnership with Allerdale Local Focus Hub and partner agencies took part in Operation Respect in Westfield. Officers and partner agencies engaged with residents in the area about ongoing issues.

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On Tuesday 26th August 2025 Officers conducted a walkabout in Moorclose and Westfield with MP Josh McAllister and Dave Allen the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner engaging with residents about ongoing issues with off road bikes.

WE DID
Proactive Drone lead operations to identify and trace users of illegal offroad bikes on public roads or paths resulting in the seizure of a number of Sur-Ron E-bikes and prosecution of the riders

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Continue to provide hi visibility patrols at prevalent times to address this issue and deal proactively with those responsible whilst supporting victims of crime

We encourage members of the public to report such incidents to police along with any video evidence of such incidents if captured.

Persistent complaints received of drug dealing activity, ASB and litter in the wider Ashfield area

WE DID
Multi-agency response has been initiated via the Allerdale Local Focus Hub to bring relevant agencies including Police, Cumberland Council and Housing Associations together to tackle the identified issues.

WE DID
Drug Activity Community Appeal and Streetsafe surveys conducted in the affected areas to obtain information from the local community