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Graffiti

Graffiti can be considered an act of criminal damage and can lead to a fine or a prison sentence.

We can issue on the spot fines of £150 to anyone caught putting graffiti on public property.

Shopkeepers are not allowed to sell spray cans to anyone under 16 years. 

If you see graffiti in Plymouth you can ask for it to be removed. To help with prompt removal of the graffiti, report it to the correct property owner.

Graffiti removal by property owners

Incidents of graffiti are the responsibility of the property owner and they should be contacted directly. Examples include:

Location Property Owner
Virgin Media boxes Virgin Media - 0345 6000 789
Telephone boxes Openreach - 0800 023 2023 (option 1)
Electricity boxes National Grid - 0800 001 4340
Utility boxes Openreach or Virgin Media
Railway structures Network Rail - 0345 748 4950
Bus stops Clear Channel - 0800 731 3699
Postbox Royal Mail - 0345 774 0740
BT buildings BT - 0800 800150

Graffiti removal by us

We can deal with instances of graffiti if they are on Council owned and managed property (e.g. street name signs, litter bins, Council operated car parks, Council buildings).

You can report it to us using our online form, providing the specific location and type of graffiti e.g. tag, words or image: