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Graffiti

Graffiti can be described as drawings, writing, or ‘tags’ that have been illegally painted, sprayed or scratched onto something such as a car or building.

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Victim/Witness

My home has been graffitied

The house, flat or apartment you live in has been graffitied

My business has been graffitied

I want to report graffiti on my business premises

I want to report graffiti on public property

You want to report graffiti in a public area or on public building

There are witnesses

Someone saw the incident happen

I don't think there are any witnesses

You don't know if anyone saw what happened

Your situation

This has happened more than once

This isn't the first time that the area has been graffitied

I feel I've been targeted

You feel that you have been targeted for a particular reason, for example the graffiti is racist or homophobic

The graffiti has caused permanent damage

For example the graffiti cannot be removed

I do not speak English very well

English is not your first language and you may have difficulties discussing your concerns

The person who did this

I think I know who did this

You have details of, or suspect you know who committed the crime

I don’t know who it is but I do have a description

You have a description of what the suspect/s looks like

I don't have a name or description of anyone involved, but I do have other details

You do not have a description or name of people involved, but do have details such as their address, their place of work, their number plate, online details etc.

Someone I know has details about who did this

Someone believes they have information about the person or people who have done this

I don't know who did this

You do not have any details of who is involved in this

Evidence

There is video footage or photos

There may be CCTV, video or images of the incident or offender

They left something behind

The suspect may have left an item behind

There are verbal or written comments

The suspect said something, left graffiti, or wrote something online or sent emails or messages

I don’t know if there is any evidence

You are unsure if there is evidence that can help with the investigation

Concerns

This is affecting my mental or physical health

You would like support following this incident

I want to remain anonymous

You do not want to provide your details

I want to remove the graffiti myself

You want to remove the graffiti yourself but are worried that this will remove any evidence of this happening.

I want to know what the council can do

You want to know what the council can do if you report graffiti to them.

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Graffiti