Wigan and Leigh Safe4Summer
Below is a summary of activity we've undertaken as part of the Safe4Summer campaign across Wigan and Leigh:
Officers have been out on patrol in the Market Street area of Hindley due to an increase in reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB).
This resulted in one arrest for possession of a bladed article and two stop and searches.
A number of ASB offender names were also obtained, from which officers and partner agencies will take positive action.
Officers were out alongside Wigan Council patrolling around Leigh town centre to ensure everyone was adhering to the Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) that is in place and providing community reassurance.
The team spoke to several people, as well as checking key areas in and around the town centre. Thank you to everyone who stopped to say hello.
Neighbourhood officers have been tackling concerns that have been raised by communities with a focus on e-bikes.
Led by Sergeant Ian Callaghan, officers from our neighbourhood tasking team, alongside our tutor unit, were out conducting operations in Wigan town centre, Leigh town centre and Robin Park.
Read more about the activity here: Breaking the cycle of crime in Wigan and Leigh | Greater Manchester Police
Officers in Leigh recently seized six e-bikes during a day of action to tackle the illegal use of e-bikes.
Plain clothed and uniformed officers seized six bikes, including two that we tested, which could reach speeds of over 60mph, far exceeding the legal limits of 15.5mph (without pedalling) and posing a serious risk to public safety.
Read more about the activity here: Six illegal e-bikes seized as GMP rides on with Safe4Summer | Greater Manchester Police
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An operation targeting illegal vapes and tobacco in Leigh town centre saw £10,000 worth of illicit products seized following two simultaneous warrants.
On Tuesday 9 September 2025, officers from the Leigh town centre neighbourhood policing team worked with Trading Standards to remove illegal items off the streets and prevent them from being sold.
Working alongside Wagtail, who provide trained detection dogs for operations like these, 954 packs of illegal cigarettes and tobacco were seized, alongside 309 illegal vapes with a combined value of £10,000.
