Operated by: Greater Manchester Police

https://www.gmp.police.uk

Current Priorities

Issue

Speeding and traffic related offences around Astley Bridge. Priority routes are Moss Bank Way & Blackburn Road. Peak times are from mid to late afternoon

Action

Your local officers will be conducting speed enforcement in the area and dealing with motorists who exceed the limit. They will also be seizing uninsured vehicles and arresting anyone under the influence of drugs or alcohol. We are also working with local schools to make the roads safer around schools.

Issue

Beggars approaching members of the public at Asda and Lidl in Astley Bridge.

Action

Your local officers will be engaging with the beggars in the Astley Bridge area, specifically those around the Asda and Lidl supermarkets. We will be identifying them and working with partner agencies, such as Bolton Council's Rough Sleeping team and ACHIEVE to ensure all relevant support is in place/offered. Where necessary, beggars will be prosecuted under the Vagrancy Act.

Issue

Insecure vehicles being targeted and items stolen from inside overnight.

Action

Your local officers will be following up on all reports of vehicle crime, collecting any available CCTV to identify those responsible and arrest them. We will also be using Bee in the Loop to send out crime prevention advice.

Upcoming Events

Police Drop In Surgery

Come and speak to your local officers and raise concerns about crime and anti - social behaviour in your area.

Where: Starbucks, Blackburn Road, Bolton

When: 18 May 2025 at 11:30 - 18 May 2025 at 12:30