Graffiti vandalism is conservatively estimated to cost WA taxpayers over $25 million per year. Research has identified graffiti as the second greatest concern to the wider community and the presence of graffiti adversely affects public perceptions of safety. Graffiti offending is a gateway crime and recidivist offenders regularly engage in other criminal behaviour.
You can assist in keeping the community free from graffiti vandalism.
Anyone can report acts of graffiti vandalism against public assets, community facilities or private property.
Report, Remove and Prevent Graffiti
- If you have information about graffiti vandalism, you can report it anonymously to Crime Stoppers. Rewards are payable.
- For racist or religiously offensive graffiti, or suspicious activity including an incident in progress, you are urged to contact police on 131 444.
- To remove graffiti, please contact your local council. Rapid graffiti removal is seen as best-practice in graffiti reduction as it reduces the level of recognition and reward sought by vandals. Prompt removal also prevents assets from appearing uncared for.
- Learn how to prevent graffiti on your property.
- View the retailers’ guide on selling graffiti implements
