Graffiti is the name for images or lettering scratched, scrawled, painted or marked in any manner on property. Graffiti is sometimes regarded as a form of art but mostly as unsightly damage.

Graffiti has existed since ancient times, with examples going back to Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire and may range from simple scratch marks to elaborate wall paintings. In modern times, spray paint and markers have become the most commonly used materials. In most countries, defacing property with graffiti without the property owner's consent is considered vandalism, which is punishable by law. Sometimes graffiti is employed to communicate social and political messages. To some, it is an art form worthy of display in galleries and exhibitions; to others it is merely vandalism

Penticton Graffiti Reduction Initiative

What Can You Do?

Do your part and report local graffiti vandalism to help keep our area beautiful.

It is important to report graffiti vandalism on private and public properties so that it may be removed promptly.

In progress Graffiti Calls
If you see graffiti vandals at work, please call your local police.

Pre-existing Graffiti Calls
If you see pre-existing graffiti, call your local by-law office or city hall.

Information about Graffiti
If you have information about graffiti-related crimes, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS), text sostips and send info to 274637(CRIMES), or leave a tip online at www.vip.net/crimestoppers