Little Neston and Burton

Residents reported ongoing issues with electric bikes and trial bikes being ridden along the Burton Marsh to Wales cycle route. Concerns were raised that some riders were using the route in an anti-social manner, with little regard for pedestrians, cyclists and other legitimate users. There were also reports that the route was being used by individuals involved in criminal activity, including the movement of drugs into and out of the area.

We carried out a joint initiative with Cheshire Police's Roads and Crime Unit and North Wales Police to address the concerns. The operation included officers deploying on off-road police bikes, as well as plain clothes officers using the route to identify, stop and engage with those riding in an anti-social manner.
The operation was further supported by the use of the police aircraft, which assisted officers in identifying, tracking and directing resources to individuals riding anti-socially or attempting to evade police. This coordinated approach enabled officers to target problem behaviour, gather intelligence and provide reassurance to those using the route legitimately.
We continue to monitor the area and are looking to carry out further joint operations in the future to deter and tackle anti-social behaviour, disrupt criminal activity and ensure the Burton Marsh to Wales cycle route remains safe and accessible for everyone.