Some bayside residents are so worried about their cars being stolen they’ve taken the step of installing bollards in front of their properties.

Amid a reported rise in crime across several inner south-eastern suburbs, Josh Ploeger – who owns First Choice Bollards – said his company has been called on to provide an added layer of security for residents.

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“It’s disgusting behaviour and it’s been occuring for a long time,” Mr Ploeger said on the current youth crime wave.