Officers seize more than 20 e-scooters and e-bikes during Basingstoke operation

Officers seize more than 20 e-scooters and e-bikes during Basingstoke operation

I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Road Safety, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey.

Officers seized more than 20 e-scooters and e-bikes following a successful operation in Basingstoke last week.

The Basingstoke Neighbourhood Policing Team, Roads Policing Unit and Special Constables targeted the illegal use of e-bikes and e-scooters in the town on Thursday 5 November and Friday 6 November.

Officers seized a total of 24 e-scooters and e-bikes, and one car – all for having no insurance. Meanwhile, a driver was charged after she was arrested for drink driving on Winchester Road on Thursday night.

Our officers continue to take the use of illegal e-scooters and e-bikes in the district extremely seriously and we hope this operation shows the public that we listen to your concerns and take action.

A short video of the operation is on our Basingstoke Cops Facebook page, and you can also read our full press release here: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/news/hampshire/news/news/2026/november/officers-seize-more-than-20-e-scooters-and-e-bikes-during-basingstoke-operation/

If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at www.hampshire.police.uk, or call the non-emergency number 101.

Alternatively, you can stay 100 per cent anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.

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