The Offences Vandalism and graffiti are costing too much, not only in dollars, but through danger to human lives, increasing fear of crime among the old and the underprivileged, loss of services, and a general lowering of the quality of life in our communities. But there is a cost in human terms, too. As many graffitists steal to buy spray paint, the public also suffer. And according to Transport Investigation Branch police, graffitists who leave a crew are likely to be bashed for defecting.
Vandalism is unacceptable on every level.
It looks bad, costs money, reduces the quality of life for those it affects, and often frightens people vulnerable to crime. Graffiti is not so clear-cut. The Offenders With the exception of Britain's soccer hooligans, those who indulge in vandalism and graffiti are largely young people who under-achieve at school. Boredom, alienation, family and community breakdown, lack of leisure opportunities and youth unemployment have all been cited as causes. The view of the New South Wales Transport Investigation Branch is that kids become graffitists for fame, recognition and identification.