Operated by: Greater Manchester Police

https://www.gmp.police.uk

Current Priorities

Issue

Speeding and road related offences around Bromley Cross area and surrounding roads. Priority routes are Darwen Road / Blackburn Road / Chapeltown Road. Peak times are 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

Anti-social behaviour in the local area and damage being caused to local fields/parks.

Action

Officers will be proactively patrolling the areas where damage has been caused and anti-social behaviour is happening. We will work with partners to refer anyone involved in ASB.

Issue

Off-road bikes being ridden around the area anti-socially and entering local parks/fields causing damage.

Action

Local officers will be proactively patrolling the locations that the off-road bikes are being used, identifying the riders and seizing the bikes. Operation Hurricane is our dedicated response to off-road bikes throughout summer.

Upcoming Events

Bolton North PACT Meeting

This is a chance to meet your Policing Chief Inspector, Area Sergeant, and Community Safety Officers. Come along and inform us of any issues you may have.

Where: TBC

When: 16 September 2025 at 18:00 - 16 September 2025 at 19:30