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www.crimeprevention.wa.gov.au
REDUCING GRAFFITI AND VANDALISM
Graffiti and vandalism are often seen as an unavoidable nuisance. Similar to other crimes, however, there are actions that can be taken to reduce your premises vulnerability to graffiti and vandalism
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)The principles of natural access control, natural surveillance, and territorial reinforcement can be used to prevent vandalism and graffiti (see also fact sheet “Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design”).
•Interruptblankwalls,whichcouldbeusedasacanvasforgraffiti,withwindowsordecorativegrates.
•Installphysicalbarriersinfrontofinvitinggraffititargets,suchashedges orthornyplants,e.g.rosebushes.
•Removeany‘naturalladders’suchaswheeliebinsthatcouldbeused to access blankwallsforgraffiti.Lockingorsecuringwheeliebinsalsoremoves a target for vandalism or arson.
•Usegratesorbarstopreventaccesstovandalismtargetssuchas displaywindows.
•Trimperimetertreesandbushestoallowpassers-bytoseesuspiciousactivitynearyourpremises.
•Installmotionactivatedlightstoallownighttimeviewoftheexteriorof yourpremises.
•Keepyourpropertyandsurroundswellmaintainedandclean–arundownpropertyinvitesfurthervandalism.
•Usesignsorgatestoshowintruderstheyhaveventuredintoprivateproperty.
•Removegraffitiquickly–quickremovalunderminesthepurposeofgraffiti,whichistoleavealonglastingvisible“tag”orsymbol.Callyourlocalcounciltoenquireabouttheirgraffitiremovalservices.
•Workwithlocalyouthorlocalartiststohaveamuralplacedonvulnerableareas–taggersarelesslikelytodefaceexistingart.
Restrict Access
Encourage Natural
Surveillance
Reinforce Your Territory
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Many materials exist to help reduce the impact of graffiti and vandalism. Contact your local Police Crime Prevention Officer to find out about:
•Graffitiresistantpaint.
•Scratchresistantglasslaminate.
•Shatterresistantglass.
•Gratesandgrills.
Ifyouwitnessanactofvandalismorgraffitioccurring,callthePolice.Graffitiandvandalismarecrimes.Itcanbehardtoidentifyperpetratorsunlesstheyarecaughtintheact.ReportingassistsPolicetoapprehendoffenders.
Reporting
REDUCING GRAFFITI AND VANDALISM
For further information and advice,pleasedonothesitatetocontactyourlocal Police Crime Prevention Officer at the Central Metropolitan Police District Crime Prevention Office on 9286 7200.Theyaremorethanhappy tovisityourpremisestoprovidefreeonsitesafetyandsecurityadviceandtrainingforyourbusinessandemployees.
Thisfactsheetcontainsgeneralguidelinesforincreasingsecurityofsmallbusinesses. Noresponsibilityisacceptedforanydamage,injuryorlossresultingfromapplicationoftheseguidelines.
Reference:“Crimepreventionkitforsmallbusiness:isyourbusinesssecure? NationalCommunityCrimePreventionProgramme,Attorney-General’sDepartment,CanberraACT2004.
Physical Deterrents