Police have reported an increase in plain clothes patrols in Hillsborough Park as officers crack down on e-bikes following a rise in anti-social behaviour in the area.

Anti-social behaviour was the second most reported offence across Yorkshire at the start of the year, with 111 reports recorded in January 2026.

On Sunday 8 March, two police officers seized a Surron bike from a man’s home in Hillsborough, Sheffield and reported him for driving offences.

In a statement, South Yorkshire Police’s Sheffield North West team said: “We have been made aware of nuisance bikes causing anti-social behaviour in Hillsborough park.”

The following day, Monday 9 March, three officers were carrying out a plain clothes patrol in Hillsborough Park when they spotted two more Surron bikes causing anti-social behaviour near the skate park.

The riders noticed the police but did not have time to get back on their bikes. Although they managed to escape, officers seized both bikes.

“With better weather coming, we will continue to conduct patrols and deal with offenders robustly. Please continue to report any issues to us.”

“We thank you for your ongoing support and encourage you to continue to report any issues seen.”

Local residents have largely praised the police action on Facebook, with many saying they have noticed the “nuisance bikes” in the area.

Commenters described teenagers wearing balaclavas weaving dangerously between traffic and pedestrians, while others said walkers had nearly been knocked down. Drivers also reported narrowly avoiding collisions with riders running red lights in the dark.

Annie Moore, 63, said: “I don’t want to walk here with my granddaughter, we both find them scary”.

Mark Baker, 32, added: “They can be quite threatening in groups”.

Only two models of the Surron bike are road legal, and they can reach speeds of up to 85 kilometres per hour. Residents on social media also shared anecdotes of them, or their children, almost being hit by riders who were ignoring traffic laws, including running red lights at night.

Several comments said the behaviour had become more noticeable in recent months, particularly around Hillsborough Park and nearby streets, with reports of riders weaving through traffic and drivers coming close to hitting them. 

If you see any suspicious behaviour, you’re encouraged to report it, which you can do so via email, sheffnorthwestnpt@southyorks.pnn.police.uk. 

Photo credits to South Yorkshire Police