Enfield residents and councillors are voicing concerns over the anti-social behaviour and public safety issues associated with e-bikes and e-scooters. The prevalent issues include criminals riding e-bikes and e-scooters, dangerous riding on pavements, and phone thefts involving electric bikes.

During a recent council meeting, Councillor Pat Gregory questioned the administration on measures being taken to tackle these problems. In response, Councillor Alessandro Georgiou highlighted that local Enfield Police teams are actively seizing e-bikes and e-scooters across the borough, leading to arrests and confiscations. These efforts are supported by dedicated patrols borough wide on enforcement of the bikes from suitably trained officers.

Overflowing bins and litter on a street, illustrating concerns about street cleaning standards.
Overflowing bins and litter on a street, illustrating concerns about street cleaning standards.

Guidance on the legalities of e-bike and e-scooter use has also been distributed to schools and youth organisations, with Police colleagues have also recently sent out guidance to assist partners, carers, young people and parents on the legalities of the use of e-bikes and e-scooters.

The Council is also monitoring the effectiveness of measures implemented in Nottingham City Council, which include addressing the use of balaclavas by riders. Enfield Council is collaborating with the police to identify opportunities to combat the use of e-bikes for criminal activity. This partnership leverages CCTV, the Safer Enfield Team, and youth services, and is coordinated through the Enfield Partnership tasking and Enforcement Group.

Concerns have also been raised regarding youth violence and the involvement of young people in criminal activity using e-bikes and e-scooters. The meeting information notes that youth violence victimisation increased by 6.1% between 2024 and 2025 and remains disproportionately experienced by Black young people. In response, the council is implementing targeted youth outreach services to reduce serious youth violence.

A street cleaner is shown moving bins, with the text
A street cleaner is shown moving bins, with the text "A Cleaner Enfield." overlaid on the image.

Further details on the council's agenda and discussions can be found in the Public reports pack and Supplementary Agenda - Council Questions and Answers.