Graffiti removal in the City of Stirling
On Tuesday 3 August the City of Stirling launched a unique initiative titled ‘Wipeout Graffiti – the Second Wave’. Adding to an already comprehensive compilation of graffiti fighting tactics, the Second Wave focuses on the promotion of an awareness and education DVD that will now be available to the 69 schools throughout the City.
 Working with the community to minimise the impact and incidence of graffiti in our suburbs is fundamental to the success of ‘Wipeout Graffiti The Second Wave’. Funding of $34,000 provided by the State Governments Office of Crime Prevention has resulted in the production of a DVD. Four short films have been developed as a resource for concerned parents, educators in primary and secondary schools and community minded residents. The content of the DVD aims to educate and inform individuals about the impact of graffiti vandalism, and the new anti-graffiti legislation to help us make a difference in our
communities and turn the tide on graffiti vandalism.
• Primary school students
• Secondary school students
• Concerned parents
• Graffiti removal volunteers
The Director of Community Development, Trevor Holland said: "If your school is experiencing problems with graffiti vandalism or wants to raise graffiti vandalism as an issue, this DVD would be a valuable resource."
"If you are concerned that your child may be at risk; or you think your child is involved in graffiti vandalism and would like some help this DVD is for you."
"If you are a concerned resident and would like to become actively involved in graffiti removal volunteering, the training tips on this DVD will be a valuable resource".
To get your copy of the DVD or more information about the City of Stirling's anti-graffiti strategy contact communitysafety@stirling.wa.gov.au.
Graffiti vandalism has a significant effect on the feeling of safety and the perceived fear of crime within the community. The City of Stirling has implemented a number of methods to assist in reducing and removing graffiti in our community.
Current reduction methods in place include:
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The removal and paint out of graffiti on private and commercial fences and walls;
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Proactive reporting of graffiti by City Staff;
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The implementation of a 'clean streets' approach, which aims to remove graffiti along major roads and streets in the City of Stirling within 48 hours;
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The City’s Security Service patrols, who assist by acting as a visible deterrent and reporting graffiti;
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Surveillance cameras in graffiti hotspot areas;
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Working in partnership with the Police and providing details of graffiti damage;
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Encouraging residents and developers to apply anti graffiti coatings on walls and to consider different styles of fencing or the installation of shrubs and creepers, which deter graffiti;
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Supporting Community Volunteers with materials to assist with the reporting and cleanup of graffiti damage;
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Working with the Department of Justice, utilising work teams to assist to reduce the problem;
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Educating local primary school students about the costs and effects of graffiti; and
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Engaging the community by advertising campaigns aimed at reporting and reducing graffiti.
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