Police say focused patrols will be conducted along the cycle pathA general view of the Bristol and Bath Railway Path(Image: Dan Regan/BristolLive)

A Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) said it had received reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) along a well-used cycle path in Bristol, South Gloucestershire and Bath.

The reports of ASB relate to incidents along the Bristol and Bath Railway Path, a popular mixed-used path used by pedestrians and cyclists.

However, Staple Hill NPT said reports of ASB have been submitted to the police force and has urged users to respect each other and report any incidents of ASB to the force.

Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) Amy Williamson, of Avon and Somerset Police, said: “The Bristol and Bath Railway Path is a shared, multi-use path that is designed for everyone to make use of and enjoy.

“For this route to be safe and open for everyone, it is essential that users respect each other and are considerate to those around them.

“We regularly patrol the path, looking out for anti-social behaviour.

“If you have experienced harassment or witnessed anti-social behaviour we would encourage you to report it to us online: https://orlo.uk/0TpOZ.”

The key cycling route is set to change as a £1 million scheme was considered, which would have seen new CCTV cameras installed between the entrance of the Staple Hill tunnel and the former Mangotsfield station.

In February, Bristol Live found that crimes reported along the path increased by a third in 2024.

The most common offence recorded was common assault and battery, making up a third of the reports.

In early August, focused patrols along the path will be carried out in a week of action targeting issues which matter most to local residents in South Gloucestershire.

PCSO Amy Williamson said: “The South Gloucestershire Neighbourhood Policing Team have a planned week of action coming up in early August where we will have access to extra resources from across the force.

“Our focus for this week will be on the issues that matter most to local residents, including tackling business crime, child sexual exploitation and anti-social behaviour.

“Within this, we will be conducting focused patrols along the Railway Path.”