Crime in hambleton & stalmine, wyre

Keeping Wyre’s Roads Safe

Making our roads safer for everyone is a key focus for the Wyre Neighbourhood Policing Team. We’re working hard to tackle behaviours that put lives at risk, and your support plays a big part in that.
Speeding

If speeding is an issue where you live, you can report it online through the Lancashire Road Safety Partnership. When concerns are raised, we may carry out Community Road Watch sessions or run targeted speed enforcement in problem areas.
School Drop-Off and Pick-Up

We understand how worrying unsafe driving and parking outside schools can be for parents and local residents. Our officers regularly visit schools to promote safe behaviour, share advice through schools and social media, and work closely with Wyre Borough Council’s Parking Enforcement team to deal with persistent problems.
Anti-Social Driving & Drink/Drug Driving

Dangerous or irresponsible driving has no place on our roads. We continue to carry out focused patrols and enforcement operations to keep our communities protected.
How You Can Help

If you see dangerous driving or parking, please report it via the Lancashire Police website or speak directly with your local neighbourhood officers.

Together, we can help make Wyre’s roads safer for everyone.

E‑Bikes & E‑Scooters – Growing Concerns Across Wyre

We know many residents are increasingly frustrated by the unsafe, anti‑social, and illegal use of e‑bikes and e‑scooters in our communities. These vehicles can cause real danger to pedestrians, disrupt neighbourhoods, and in some cases are linked to wider criminality. Your concerns are being heard, and action is being taken.

What Lancashire Police are doing about it
Lancashire Constabulary has significantly stepped up enforcement across the county, including here in Wyre. This work includes:

Regular targeted operations to identify and stop illegal e‑bikes and e‑scooters being ridden anti‑socially or without insurance. Large-scale operations such as those in Preston and county‑wide crackdowns under Operation Centurion have led to dozens of seizures in a single day.
Seizing illegal or uninsured vehicles, many under Section 165 of the Road Traffic Act. These vehicles are typically not returned and may be crushed.

A new police motorcycle fleet, designed to help officers pursue and safely intercept off‑road and hard‑to-reach nuisance riders.
Over 1,000 illegal e‑bikes and e‑scooters seized as part of ongoing enforcement efforts.
Education packages in schools and public engagement to help young people and parents understand the law.
Warnings about serious consequences for young people, as illegal riding can result in penalty points or even bans on future driving licences

What the law says
Lancashire Police are clear:

Most privately owned e‑scooters are illegal to use on public roads, pavements, and cycle paths unless part of a government‑approved rental scheme.
E‑bikes are only legal if they meet Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle (EAPC) requirements. If they don’t, they are classed as motor vehicles and require insurance, tax, a licence, helmets, MOT standards, and proper construction.

If a bike or scooter doesn’t meet the legal requirements, riders can face:

Seizure of the vehicle
Points on their licence (including future licences for those not yet of driving age)
Fines, prosecutions, or disqualification
Liability for collisions or injuries

How you can help
Residents play a vital role in helping tackle this issue. You can support the work by:

Reporting illegal or dangerous riding.
Providing useful details such as descriptions of riders, locations, times, and any vehicle or e‑bike markings.
Speaking to your local Neighbourhood Policing Team about persistent problems in your area.

Report via:

Single Online Home: https://www.lancashire.police.uk
Call 101 for non‑emergencies
999 if there is immediate danger

Making Wyre Safer Together
Illegal e‑bikes and e‑scooters aren’t just a nuisance — they can cause serious harm and undermine community confidence. By working together, reporting concerns, and promoting safe and legal use, we can help keep our roads, footpaths, and public spaces safe for everyone.
Let’s reduce nuisance riding and keep Wyre safe and enjoyable for all.