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Prevent Graffiti

Removing graffiti promptly is the best way to prevent it from occurring again. Conduct weekly inspections to help prevent graffiti on your property and in your community.


Make your property hard to vandalize
  • • Create a barrier using vegetation or a fence to ward off potential graffiti vandals.

  • • Call the Seattle Police Department's Crime Prevention Unit at (206) 684-7555 for a free assessment of how to prevent graffiti on your property.

  • • Use materials and surfaces that make graffiti vandalism difficult: apply a clear coat finish to protect painted and unpainted surfaces and use protective film coverings on windows.

  • • Join efforts with your local business or neighborhood group.

  • • Call (206) 684-7790 to have City Graffiti Prevention staff talk to your business or community group about graffiti and how to prevent it. Please give 2 weeks notice.