Graffiti is an act of vandalism that should be taken seriously. It can lower property values, drive away business, and make communities feel less safe.
Taking prompt action to report and remove graffiti is the best way to prevent it from recurring.
Here are some resources to help you prevent or remove graffiti.
You may decrease the chance of having to remove graffiti by preventing it from happening. Here are some tips for preventing graffiti on your property:
Leaving graffiti instead of cleaning it up can attract more acts of vandalism. Immediate removal denies the offender the satisfaction of seeing their unwanted message. Here are a few ways to clean up graffiti on your property:
If you are a senior citizen or a property owner whose property has been repeatedly vandalized with graffiti, Lynnwood Police Department has volunteer cleanup crews that may be able to assist you in your graffiti removal efforts.
Volunteer
If you are interested in being a part of our on-call graffiti clean-up team. Please get in touch with our crime prevention unit: crimeprevention@lynnwoodwa.gov