STARTLING new figures reveal one in five people in Southend have been a victim of bike theft, as cyclists call for more to be done to tackle the crime.
A survey carried out by south east Essex Green Party showed that out of the 187 people that took part, 86 per cent feel bike theft is an issue of concern.
The respondents claimed that the police and council are not doing enough to tackle it.
Figures also showed that 19 per cent of people had previously been a victim of bike theft.
It comes as the Echo has reported on a spate of bike thefts across the town since February.