Graffiti, Things to Know

Graffiti, Things to Know

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Graffiti control

Graffiti is more than words and symbols sprayed on a wall. Graffiti is an act of vandalism that costs hundreds of thousands of dollars to clean up every year.

Request removal

You can request graffiti removal online or by contacting 311.

https://forms.winnipeg.ca/site/portal/request/pw_graffiti_vof?locale=en

Report graffiti

Graffiti on hydro poles can be reported to Manitoba Hydro.

Graffiti on telephone poles can be reported to MTS.

Hate-motivated graffiti

If this incident involves hate motivated vandalism or hate motivated graffiti, call Winnipeg Police Service non-emergency at 204-986-6222.

Hate/Bias Crime: A criminal offence committed against a person or property, that is perceived to be motivated and/or is motivated, in whole or in part by the suspect’s hate, bias or prejudice based on the victim’s real or perceived ancestry, race, national or ethnic origin, language, colour, religion/creed, sex, age, mental or physical disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other similar factor. Example: A swastika symbol spray painted on your front door.

Tips for preventing graffiti

Minimizing graffiti on your property begins with keeping the property clean and well maintained.

Other ways to prevent graffiti include:

  • Fencing, increased lighting, and motion sensor lighting contribute to reducing crime, including graffiti, in your neighbourhood.
  • For vulnerable walls, use clinging vegetation, like ivy, to eliminate large writing surfaces.
  • If your property has been tagged with graffiti, rapid removal, notably within 24 to 48 hours, reduces the chance of being tagged again.
  • If your building has a sensitive surface, such as brick or stucco, consider applying a protective anti-graffiti coating. This is especially advantageous if your property is repeatedly targeted with graffiti.
  • Have a neighbourhood meeting to discuss solutions.
    • Form a neighbourhood graffiti removal crew.
    • Adopt a street, park, school, church, or business that is a target for graffiti.
    • Involve young people in the cleanup.

READ MORE:

https://legacy.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/streets/graffitiControl/default.stm