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Report graffiti on public or private property. Find out what to do if your property has been vandalised.

Types of graffiti you can report

Graffiti is an act of vandalism and can negatively impact the amenity of an area.

Council encourages you to report graffiti in public spaces around Brisbane.

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Are you witnessing a graffiti incident?

Graffiti is illegal. If your home or business has been graffitied or vandalised, report it to the police immediately.

Phone Policelink on 131 444.

Types of issues you can report include graffiti:

  • on Council-owned property
  • in the community that is unmanaged or offensive
  • that has been on a property for a while
  • on a property with an unknown owner.

If you see graffiti on Telstra, Translink, Queensland Rail or Department of Main Roads property, report it to them directly.

You can also request to pick up a graffiti removal kit to remove graffiti from your own private property or business.

Learn more

Report graffiti

Report graffiti on Council property and within the community via the online form.

Report an issue
What you need to provide
1 Issue details

Provide issue details such as:

  • the type of property you’re reporting graffiti on (public or private)
  • photos of the graffiti (optional).
2 Location details

Provide the location including the street, suburb and postcode, or any other information to help locate the graffiti.

3 Contact details (optional)
Provide contact details such as a name, phone number and email. 
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Note

  • If you submit an anonymous report, you won’t receive a reference number or be able to follow up on your report.
  • You can sign up to MyServices Brisbane to view, track and manage service requests. Learn more about these services.

Frequently asked questions

Owners and occupiers are responsible for removing graffiti on private property.

Find out more about graffiti removal.

You can get a graffiti removal kit from your local ward office or Council Customer Centre (North and South centres only). Take proof of residency with you, such as your driver’s licence.

If you can’t pick up a kit, request delivery using the online form.

If you see someone vandalising a public space, phone Policelink immediately on 131 444.