- Call the Graffiti Hotline: 1800 44 22 55
- Report online via WA Police Graffiti Report
- Police Assistance: For graffiti that is racially or religiously offensive, threatening, or obscene, contact WA Police at 131 444.
We welcome feedback from the community to help keep the City clean. The City can arrange the clean-up of graffiti in some public areas. Please contact us at mail@bayswater.wa.gov.au for further information.
When Reporting, Include:
- A clear description of the graffiti and its exact location.
- Photographs of the graffiti, if possible.
- Any information about the suspected offender(s), including vehicle details or distinguishing features.
Preventing graffiti is a shared effort. Residents and business owners play a key role in helping reduce vandalism in their neighbourhoods. Graffiti is often opportunistic properties that are poorly lit, rarely monitored, or have large blank surfaces are more likely to be targeted. Fortunately, there are several effective steps you can take as a resident or business owner to help discourage graffiti on and around your property.
Deter Graffiti with Surface Treatments
- Apply anti-graffiti coatings to fences, walls, letterboxes, and bins to make graffiti easier to remove.
- Use textured, rough, or patterned finishes that are less attractive to vandals than smooth, flat surfaces.
- Break up large wall spaces with plants, trellises, or external features to reduce blank canvas appeal.
Use Lighting to Your Advantage
- Install motion-activated lighting to increase visibility and startle potential offenders.
- Keep outdoor areas well-lit overnight, especially near entryways, laneways, or side walls.
- Trim overgrown shrubs or trees that may provide concealment for someone attempting to graffiti.
Increase Passive Lighting
- Position CCTV cameras or dummy cameras in visible locations as a deterrent.
- Avoid obstructing views from the street to your property — open sightlines make it easier for neighbours and passers-by to spot suspicious activity.
- If you don’t have cameras, place clear signage stating that the area is monitored.
Remove Graffiti Promptly
- Remove any graffiti as soon as possible. Fast removal sends a clear message that tagging will not be tolerated or noticed by others.
- Keep a record (including photos) before removal to assist if an incident is later investigated.
Report Suspicious Activity
- Report suspicious people or vehicles immediately, especially if you notice behaviour such as loitering near walls, carrying spray cans, or using torches after dark.
- Provide as much detail as possible — vehicle type, colour, registration, or any distinguishing features.
The Goodbye Graffiti WA website is the State Government’s central hub for graffiti prevention, reporting, and education. It provides a wide range of tools for individuals, schools, businesses, and local governments to combat graffiti vandalism.
You can use the site to:
Report graffiti online
Quickly report graffiti to the relevant authority through the central reporting tool.
Learn how to protect your property
Access prevention tips including anti-graffiti coatings, design changes, and how to make your property less appealing to vandals.
Access school education kits
Download free resources to teach students about the social, legal, and financial consequences of graffiti.
Find legal guidance and support
Learn about the laws around graffiti and how offenders are managed through WA's justice system.
Download brochures and posters
Promote awareness in your home, business, or community group using ready-made posters and flyers.
Visit: www.goodbyegraffiti.wa.gov.au