Dear Barnsbury residents, Over the last few months, we have been talking to Londoners at our community crime fighting events, to better understand exactly what issues you care about most, including here in Islington. Across London, we heard of widespread concerns about dangerous riding, anti-social behaviour and thefts linked to e-bikes and e-scooters. So, we are stepping up our action. In the past year, we have taken over 2,500 illegal and unsafe e-bikes and e-vehicles off London’s streets. Through precision-led policing driven by intelligence, data and technology, we are seizing thousands of dangerous bikes where they’re being used unlawfully or anti-socially. We are working with partners to develop evidence-based, targeted interventions and operations that will lead to effective, long-term change. Acting on concerns that matter most to Londoners is at the heart of our community crime-fighting. - Across 2025 we seized more than 2,500 illegal e-bikes and e-scooters across London and will continue to take steps to keep you safe.
- We are stopping riders suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Drunk riding is illegal, unsafe, and contributes to a growing proportion of near-misses and collisions, particularly on increasingly used high-powered e- bikes.
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