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I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Nuisance Motorbikes / E-Bikes / E-Scooters, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey. We are listening to your feedback.
50% of the community are telling us that e-bikes/e-scooters and illegal bikes are a problem in Burnley.
Last Friday (19 September 2025), officers from the Road Policing Unit on our specialist fully equipped, off-road bikes, Burnley’s Neighbourhood Policing Team and the Drone Team, carried out an operation across Burnley.
It is part of Operation Centurion, a county-wide initiative targeting anti-social behaviour including the illegal use of e-bikes, e-scooters, and general motorbike nuisance.
During the activity, 24 vehicles were seized by officers, mostly under Section 165 of the Road Traffic Act for not having insurance or a license. None of the vehicles seized will be returned and will now be crushed and no longer able to cause an issue for those living in the area.
Inspector Dean Skelton from the Road Policing Unit said: “We carry out operations like this one because we are listening to the public and we are acting upon their concerns. The public tell us, through our Lancashire Talking survey, that nuisance vehicles and the use of illegal E-bikes and E-scooters is one of their top concerns so we will continue to carry out these operations.”
Local Neighbourhood Inspector for Burnley, Matt Plummer, added, “Everyone has the right to feel safe in their community and I hope that these results demonstrate to the public that we take your concerns seriously.
“One bike seized during the operation was being ridden by a young child and could reach speeds of up to 50mph. It’s dangerous and puts both the rider and the wider public at serious risk of harm.
See a video of the operation here - https://www.facebook.com/reel/1190449426176660
See some photos of the operation here - https://news.lancashire.police.uk/news/2025/september/24-illegal-off-road-bikes-e-bikes-and-e-scooters-seized-in-burnley-surge-activity/
 Op. Centurion is Lancashire Constabulary’s county-wide response to anti-social behaviour, supported by Police and Crime Commissioner, Clive Grunshaw. As part of this targeted operation, each district of Lancashire is currently benefitting from additional foot patrols to target areas identified as ASB hotspots. If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.lancashire.police.uk, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online webpage Home - Lancashire Constabulary - Report Online or call the non-emergency number 101. Alternatively, you can stay 100 per cent anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org. Get Involved Please consider getting involved by registering for these messages, this will enable you to 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. 
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