Graffiti
Unfortunately, graffiti is a common problem in urban areas but we offer a service to remove graffiti, both offensive and non-offensive, on public land.
Report it
You can report graffiti (and other environmental crime) via the online form.
If you have any information on the identity of graffiti vandals in your area you can give any information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
DIY removal
The success of graffiti removal depends on a number of conditions such as the type of surface affected, the age of the graffiti and also the type of paint used.
Shiny surfaces such as polished brick, metal, glass, tiles and a lot of street furniture (street signs, lamp posts etc.) are the easiest to work with. A kitchen-scouring pad, some household detergent and some hard scrubbing can work well with fresh graffiti on these surfaces.
Painted surfaces like walls and fences can simply be painted over again, although you may need to use several coats to stop the graffiti bleeding through. Porous surfaces like concrete and brick are the hardest to remove graffiti from as the paint penetrates deeper into the material the longer it's left.
In most cases, removal is probably best left to professionals.