STONEVILLE residents are concerned about a dirt bike problem in Mundaring which they say has persisted for years but is growing.

A Mundaring resident, who didn’t wish to be named, told Echo News beyond hooning behaviour, the dirt bike scene had escalated into violence.

“Last year, a violent night broke out on Stoneville Road when teens were having a party and were pegging the engine on full throttle for about a minute,” he said.

“This happened a second time and their neighbours, a group of giant rugby player looking guys, lost their humour and ran next door for an angry confrontation.

“A large fight broke out and teenagers from around Stoneville came on dirt bikes and quad bikes to the house to join in the fight and act as reinforcements.

“The police were called in, but even after they left, the violence continued.”

Mundaring officer-in-charge Sergeant Tania Mackenzie said the Mundaring police have received reports from the community about the issue, are tackling it, and encourage the public to act.

“Residents are reporting persons riding recklessly on off road bikes both on the road, on heritage and walk trails and on local ovals or sporting areas, covering most hills suburbs,” she said.

“Yes, it is a problem for police all over the metropolitan area and is a challenge due to the risks involved when police attempt to intercept them.

“We have officers from the road policing unit aware and patrolling and at times, and where possible, will request assistance from police airwing to track bikes.

“We have requested local service stations not to allow the bikes, that are obviously riding illegally, to obtain fuel.

“Members of the public are encouraged to provide details of riders, houses they are coming from and any footage to Mundaring police.

“(Residents) are encouraged to ring Mundaring police to report hoon behaviour when it is happening and should advise the Shire of Mundaring if it relates to riding off the road.”

Anyone witnessing hoon behaviour may report it to Mundaring police by emailing mundaring.police.station@police.wa.gov.au or calling 131 444 as it happens.