If not immediately removed, graffiti sends out a message that nobody cares about the area. It also causes the area to look unsafe and makes people concerned about their personal safety. This creates an open invitation for more littering, loitering and other graffiti. Unfortunately, it may also lead to an increase in other crimes and acts of violence. Areas filled with graffiti are less appealing to those who may be looking to buy or rent property.
Property becomes more difficult to sell and values are reduced.
This form of graffiti is usually illegible to the untrained eye and intended to be seen by other taggers. This form of graffiti is less common and mostly done by gang members or associates. This form of graffiti is a method of communication that is used to promote a gang, mark territory, recruit new members or intimidate a neighbourhood. Graffiti, like other forms of vandalism, is a crime. If you see anyone committing vandalism, report it immediately to the police 986-6222.