Anti - graffiti paints are available which make graffiti removal a lot easier. However, for best results the graffiti should first be scrubbed or even primed (especially when the graffiti is dark ). Brush it out - A simple solution to graffiti on wood and previously painted surfaces is to paint over the top.Also, small areas of graffiti are often added to so it is a good idea to remove graffiti as quickly as possible. Wipe it out -Most graffiti are made by either a permanent marker pen or paint spray from a can.The quicker and more often graffiti is removed the less likely are the vandals to strike again.nightlights, locks, fences, and maybe even CCTV. Make sure your property has good security measures to prevent access for graffiti vandals i.e.Use good quality polyurethane gloss paint, as it is the easiest to clean.Vandals are less likely to deface property with these colours, as graffiti will not stand out. Try to use paint with muted tones i.e.This deters vandals, as graffiti would not be clearly visible. Put trellis or climbing plants on walls to create an uneven surface.You can do the following to help prevent graffiti appearing on your property: How can I prevent graffiti on my property? Any graffiti on private property is the proprietors' responsibility.
West Dunbartonshire Council currently removes all graffiti from council-owned property including litter bins, council houses and playgrounds. It attracts other crimes - areas with graffiti can attract other crimes occurring in this area and heightens the fear of crime.It is costly to remove - it costs the UK thousands of pounds to remove.It is illegal - graffiti is vandalism and such a criminal act which can result in the offender being arrested.It also discourages people from visiting the area. It is unsightly - graffiti is an indication of a neglected neighbourhood and is associated with crime, e.g.Young offenders may be given a community service order. In some recent cases fines have been hundreds of pounds. Prosecutions for graffiti vandalism are brought under Section 52, Criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 1995. Racist, homophobic or religious graffiti is by its very nature offensive, and we will remove it as quickly as we can, and normally we aim to respond to such incidents within 48 hours. Reporting Graffiti on council-owned propertyĬases of graffiti on council-owned property should initially be reported online or by telephoning the above number.
Graffiti blights many of our streets and if they are left untouched their presence often encourages more graffiti, dumping and anti-social behaviour.