Graffiti is writing, drawing, or symbols applied to any surface without the permission of the property owner.
To create graffiti, vandals use a variety of materials, such as automotive car paint, spray paint, crayons and permanent ink. Etching surfaces is another way vandals destroy property.
Graffiti can occur anywhere, however, some of the more popular targets include:
public and private buildings
recreational facilities
Canada Post mailboxes
playground equipment
bridges and overpasses
public transit property and vehicles.
Graffiti is an act of vandalism that places a significant burden on the Municipality’s budget. Graffiti may also cause local property values to decrease and can result in a heightened fear of crime in the community.
Graffiti in HRM
HRM doubled it's graffiti removal team from 2 to 4 full-time staff in August 2006.
HRM has removed approximately 300,000 sq. ft. of graffiti since the Graffiti Eradication Program launch in 2003.
HRM Call Centre received and resonded to 295 calls.
Cost of Graffiti to HRM
Economic Cost
Destroys property
Reduces property values
Social Cost
Diverts tax dollars from the delivery of other HRM services
Promotes an undesirable image of our city to visitors
Undermines residents and visitors sense of security and safety
Looks as if "nobody cares" about the area
By removing graffiti quickly and consistently we are showing the pride we have in our community.
If you remove graffiti within...
24 hours - there is a 10% chance it will reappear.
2 weeks - there is a 100% chance it will reappear.
Graffiti Terminology
tagging - style of calligraphy writing used as an identification mark.
throw-ups - "fat" bubble style outline of a word (usually a tag name) drawn quickly.
political or social comments - slogans used to signal concern about particular issues.
piece - generally a more complex work involving some form of "artistry". They are usually a highly stylized and colorful version of a tag or crew name.
etching - scratching of a surface through use of rock, etching tools and/or sharp objects.
HRM doubled it's graffiti removal team from 2 to 4 full-time staff in August 2006.
HRM has removed approximately 300,000 sq. ft. of graffiti since the Graffiti Eradication Program launch in 2003.
HRM Call Centre received and resonded to 295 calls.
Cost of Graffiti to HRM
Economic Cost
Destroys property
Reduces property values
Social Cost
Diverts tax dollars from the delivery of other HRM services
Promotes an undesirable image of our city to visitors
Undermines residents and visitors sense of security and safety
Looks as if "nobody cares" about the area
By removing graffiti quickly and consistently we are showing the pride we have in our community.
If you remove graffiti within...
24 hours - there is a 10% chance it will reappear.
2 weeks - there is a 100% chance it will reappear.
Graffiti Terminology
tagging - style of calligraphy writing used as an identification mark.
throw-ups - "fat" bubble style outline of a word (usually a tag name) drawn quickly.
political or social comments - slogans used to signal concern about particular issues.
piece - generally a more complex work involving some form of "artistry". They are usually a highly stylized and colorful version of a tag or crew name.
etching - scratching of a surface through use of rock, etching tools and/or sharp objects.
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