What should I do when I see graffiti?
If the graffiti is occurring now you should call 911. If not, you should call the City of Irvine’s graffiti Hotline at 949-724-7196 and leave a message as to the graffiti’s location and type. Please leave your name and contact phone number so City workers can contact you if they are unable to immediately locate the graffiti you report. This hotline links the Police Department with Public Works so that as soon as graffiti on City property has been documented it will be cleaned up.

Graffiti is a significant vandalism problem for businesses and communities throughout this country. Besides defacing public and private property, graffiti signals disorder in a neighborhood and invites crime. The physical condition of a neighborhood and a business district sends clear signals to potential offenders about the likelihood of being apprehended for their crimes.