Yarm

Off Road bikes being ridden through the High Street

In April, May, June we received 8, 7 and 0 calls respectively regarding off road bikes in the Yarm Ward.
The volume of calls regarding the anti-social use of motorbikes in rural and urban areas has increased dramatically throughout the UK since lockdown ended. Unfortunately, research shows that the volume of calls is continuing to increase. Whilst not every force suffers with the same level of problems, forces which are considered to have similar demographics to our own have seen considerable rises in calls for service relating to bikes. Operation Endurance is Cleveland Police's ongoing enforcement, prevention and partnership campaign to reduce the harm caused by off-road bikes and e-bikes, improve community safety, and disrupt those using bikes for anti-social behaviour or criminal activity. The dedicated Cleveland Police bike task force have seized 75 bikes county wide since being created in June 2026.

Begging on Yarm High Street

Cleveland Police will continue to patrol the High Street and engage with individuals involved in begging to identify any welfare or support needs. Where appropriate, officers will work with partner agencies, including local authority services and outreach teams, to direct vulnerable individuals towards available support. Where begging is linked to anti-social behaviour, criminality or persistent nuisance, proportionate enforcement action will be considered to protect businesses, residents and visitors while maintaining a safe and welcoming town centre environment.