Off-road bikes and quads in Hesleden

I've been in touch with Durham police again today to report another incident of off-road bikes trespassing on open public land in Hesleden. This follows several reports over the past few weeks and months as concerns grow about an increased risk of accidents.

I've also reported this latest incident to Durham County Council for the attention of the neighbourhood wardens and I intend to raise the overall problem of off-road bikes and quads in our ward as a priority for the police at their next PACT (Police & Communities Together) meeting later this month.

When I've reported similar incidents in the past, whether in Hesleden, Blackhall or Crimdon, the police tell me that the problem remains under-reported - which means that it won't be flagged as an issue on the police reporting system. Obviously if the police are unaware of problems at a specific time and a particular location they won't be able to deal with them.

So if you know of any recurring problems with quads and off-road bikes in your neighbourhood please report them immediately to the police on their non-emergency line 101 or online at: Contact us | Durham Constabulary. 

If together we can raise the profile of these repeated incidents the police are much more likely to respond more quickly and effectively to residents' concerns.