Crime in Billinge & Seneley Green, St. Helens

Local policing officers, newly assigned to the area following the recent force restructure and uplift at Newton‑le‑Willows Police Station, have been focusing on familiarising themselves with the community, key locations, and the individuals involved in these issues.
As lighter evenings and summer months approach, officers will be increasing their proactive patrols and working to develop intelligence around those responsible for persistent nuisance riding. This includes identifying hotspots, gathering information from residents, and building a clearer picture of the offenders who continue to blight the community. This intelligence‑led approach will support future enforcement activity and targeted problem‑solving to reduce the impact on local people.

Officers have conducted regular high visibility and covert patrols to deter the use of off road bikes in the area and increase intelligence around drug dealing to support future warrant applications. Officers will continue to work in partnership to combat this issue.

Local policing officers continue to work cross border with neighbouring forces to combat issues with off-road bike ASB and drug dealing. Investigations led to the identification and arrest of a male from the Billinge area committing offences in Greater Manchester on a off-rode bike and returning to the area. He is currently on bail for possession with intent to supply following enquiries into suspected stolen motorbikes at an address in Billinge.

Local policing officers have been working cross boarder with Lancashire Constabulary to combat cross boarder issues of off-road bike ASB. Investigations highlighted people travelling from other areas causing issues. Multi agency meeting held and activities to combat the issue under the operation name of Op Gears commenced. Officers have deployed on Police Quad and e-bikes, further deployments by specialised Roads Policing Unit on scrambler bikes also policed the area. This acted as a visible deterrent. Deployments continue through the summer plan until the end of September.