Graffiti is a problem everywhere, and the City of Ryde is no exception. This anti-social pastime defaces both public and private property.

In NSW, any graffiti on public or private property is a criminal offence unless permission is given by the owner. It is punishable by imprisonment, community service orders or fines of up to $2,200. In an effort to combat the problem, the NSW Government has introduced legislation to restrict the sale of aerosol spray paints and to restrict access to spray paint cans at shops.

Prevent Graffiti Vandalism

There are a number of things you can do to reduce the risk of graffiti vandalism to your property. Rapid removal of graffiti significantly reduces the chance of it recurring, so the Council has a program to remove all graffiti on public and private land within 24 - 48 hours of it being reported.

• Request Council removal of graffiti on your property (PDF 17 KB)
• Preventing graffiti vandalism
• Graffiti removal methods

In addition, Council uses anti-graffiti paint wherever possible. This makes future removal much easier. Cost to Council, and ultimately to the community, for removal of graffiti is around $200,000 per year.

Report Graffiti Vandalism

If you see someone writing graffiti please report it immediately:

• Police Assistance Line - 13 14 44
• Crime Stoppers - 1800 333 000 (anonymous)

Report graffiti or vandalism on bus shelters:

• Adshel Bus Shelters - 1800 501 402

Report graffiti on Council infrastructure or front fences/walls of private property:

• Graffiti Clean - 1300 311 322 (Council's contractor)

For further information or to request graffiti removal on your property, contact Council's Customer Service on 9952 8222.