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Reporting graffiti vandalism
Graffiti vandalism is not only unsightly, it thought to contribute to a community members’ sense of safety in the community by:
- giving the impression that there is little care and respect within the community
- attracting further crime and delinquency to the community.
Graffiti vandalism is said to damage property values, business growth and tourism. Graffiti vandalism is also against the law and, like any other criminal activity, should be reported to the police It should also be reported to the property owner and local council at the earliest opportunity–don’t assume that someone else has or will report it! Take action and report graffiti vandalism yourself.
Reporting graffiti vandalism to the police will help local police to identify graffiti hot spots. Graffiti vandalism should also be reported to the owner of the property (if not yourself) and the local council (see contact details below) so the council can work with the property owner to remove the graffiti vandalism.
When reporting graffiti to the police, property owner and local council, be as specific as possible. Make sure you give the address of the property that has been vandalised (i.e. the closest house number, name of the park, street) and provide as much information as possible about the surface type and the size of the graffiti vandalism. Accurate details will aid prompt graffiti removal, which will, in turn, prevent the graffiti vandal from receiving the fame and recognition they desire and prevent further graffiti vandalism.
Reporting to the police
To report graffiti vandalism to the police, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report your knowledge of the criminal activity online at www.police.nsw.gov.au/crime_report
If you are a victim of graffiti vandalism, please contact the NSW Police Force Assistance Line (PAL) on 131 444. PAL can also assist with general police enquiries.
Reporting to the local council
You can refer to the government section of the Yellow Pages, search by suburb on the Department of Local Government website (www.dlg.nsw.gov.au) or phone the Department of Local Government on 02 4428 4100 to obtain the contact details of the relevant local council. Alternatively, you could search online for the relevant local council’s website to see if they have a Graffiti Siting Report. Some local councils in NSW offer rewards to people who provide evidence of graffiti vandalism that leads to the successful prosecution of a graffiti offender.
Reporting to the property owner
The following list of contacts may assist you in reporting graffiti vandalism to owners of commonly vandalised properties:
| Rail Corporation New South Wales (RailCorp) | 131 500 |
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| Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) | 132 213 - For graffiti vandalism on major roads including street signs, sound walls and bridges |
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Telstra Payphone Fault Line
(Free from a Telstra operated pay phone) | 180 22 44 |
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| Telstra General Infrastructure | 132 203 |
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| Energy Australia | 131 535 |
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| Integral Energy | 131 081 |
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| Schools, TAFE colleges and education offices | Report graffiti vandalism to the Principal or Office manager |
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| Australia Post | 131 318 |
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| Sydney Water | email: graffiti@sydneywater.com.au |
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| Facility Operation Centre (FOC) | 1800 010 085 or 13 20 90 |
For information on removing graffiti from your property, refer to the Removing graffiti vandalism webpage.
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