Graffiti refers to drawings, patterns, scribbles, messages or tags that are painted, written or carved on public walls, spaces and other surfaces.

Did you know?

• The estimated cost of graffiti to the country is over £1 billion a year *
• The London Underground estimates it costs up to £10m a year alone to replace all the glass that is etched with   graffiti as well as the £2.5m required to clear up other types of graffiti **
• 21% of people consider graffiti to be a problem affecting the quality of life in their area ***
• 89% of local councils have a graffiti problem *

* ENCAMS 2004
** British Transport Police 2004
*** Mori 2004

Click on the links below to find out more about graffiti and how you can work with your local council and others to address this problem.