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: