Graffiti
We consider any words or drawings which are written, painted, sprayed or scratched onto a property without the owner’s consent to be graffiti.
Most graffiti in Herefordshire is not street art. It is tagging - crude markings which deface property.
Graffiti is illegal and spoils the surrounding area. It is also very costly to remove.
If you are caught producing graffiti, we will issue you with an £80 fixed penalty. If the case is referred to court, you could face a fine of up to £5,000 and up to six months in prison.
How do I report graffiti?
To report any graffiti in Herefordshire please contact us on:
Who removes graffiti?
We are responsible for removing graffiti from public buildings, street furniture and monuments but we cannot remove it from private property. We aim to remove graffiti of a sexual, racial or offensive (contains expletives) nature within 24 hours.
If graffiti is on private property, we can issue a Defacement Removal Notice to the property owner. This requires them to have the graffiti removed within 28 days. If they cannot, we can complete the work on their behalf and charge them accordingly.
We are only able to remove graffiti from private property with the owner's written consent.