The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) for Humberside has made tackling issues surrounding the use of e-scooters an area of focus following the results of the annual anti-social behaviour (ASB) survey.
Residents across the region were surveyed earlier this year to assist Police and Crime Commissioner Jonathan Evison in understanding local issues and concerns regarding ASB.
The use of electric scooters, mopeds and bikes - particularly in pedestrian areas - emerged as the issue which residents regard as the top priority for local agencies to tackle, as well as being a subject on which people wish to receive more information. It is also an issue most experienced by residents and one most likely not to be reported.
The issue has been included within the Safer Communities priorities of the latest OPCC Delivery Plan, which details how the team will work towards achieving the aims of Mr Evison’s Police and Crime Plan.
It is acknowledged that while e-scooters are purchased easily on the high street, there is little understanding from the public on legal use and the safety concerns surrounding storage and disposal. An aim within the Delivery Plan is to ensure greater education is made available on use and safety.
E-scooters can only be used on roads, cycle paths and parks if they are rented as part of a government-backed scheme. Privately-owned e-scooters should only be used on private land.
Mr Evison said: “I thank each of the residents who took the time to complete our anti-social behaviour survey to provide us with important, useful information to help shape the response to ASB.
“While there has been a significant reduction in the number of recorded instances of ASB since I took office in 2021, it is clear from the survey that public perception is that issues are increasing across the region and they remain an area of concern.
“The data received via the survey is indicative that ASB requires a multi-agency response, which is something I have been determined to drive. It is not simply the responsibility of the police to address ASB but a combination of organisations working collaboratively.
“I was pleased recently to join with representatives from Humberside Police and our four local authorities to sign the ASB Help Pledge to commit to embedding best practice into policies and procedures. Victims should be the priority in tackling ASB with their needs and concerns central to solutions to problems.”
Other ASB issues highlighted as the main concerns in the survey included drug dealing, feeling unsafe in public, vandalism and vehicle-related nuisance. The latter is among the issues most likely to not be reported along with littering.
Of those survey participants that had experienced instances of ASB, 58 per cent reported it to Humberside Police while 20 per cent did so to their local authority. The remaining reports were made to housing providers, Crimestoppers and other agencies.
The full analysis report of the 2026 ASB Survey can be viewed by clicking HERE.
A summary of the findings from the survey can be found below.
