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.

WE DID:
On 23nd July 2026 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.

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

WE DID:
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 DID:
School talks at Westfield Primary, St Gregorys, St Mary's and Beckstone schools around ASB and the dangers of e-scooters

WE DID:

Social media campaign highlighting the dangers of offroad bikes and e-bikes and the law relating to their use.

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

Reports have been received from members of the local community of persistent youth ASB and stone throwing in the area of Westfield Drive

This is a new priority raised in response to recent complaints from the community.

WE DID:
Several youths identified and work is ongoing to progress the relevant crime investigations

WE DID:
Acceptable Behaviour Contract has been issued to a youth identified as responsible for ASB in the area

Our Plan:
- Proactive high visibility and plain clothes patrols of the area
- CCTV and H2H enquiries to identify offenders
- Visits to local schools for educational inputs around the impacts of ASB