Graffiti

Graffiti is any unauthorised marking, drawing or painting on walls, vehicles or any other public place.

Graffiti is unsightly and can lead to the decline of an area and a lack of respect for the place in which people live, work and play.

Graffiti is a criminal offence. It is regarded as criminal damage and a prosecution may be brought:

If the value of damage is more than £5,000 - the maximum penalty is 10 years imprisonment
If the value of damage is less than £5,000 - the maximum penalty is three months imprisonment or a fine of £2,500
If the offence is minor - a fixed penalty notice of £80 may be issued for minor graffiti offences. This is discounted to £60 for early payment within 10 days

I have seen graffiti, what can I do?

To report an incident of graffiti call our helpline on 01455 238141 or email streetscene@hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk. There is a quick response Hit Squad to clean up reported offensive graffiti.

Service Standard:

Reported offensive graffiti - one working day
Reported non-offensive graffiti - two to five working days

Street Scene Services
Council Depot
Middlefield Lane
Hinckley
LE10 0RA

Telephone : 01455 238141

Fax : 01455 891428

Email : streetscene@hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk

Last updated : 15/04/2010 08:44:23

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