Graffiti reduces neighborhood property values and business activity. It also encourages other acts of vandalism, and impacts the beauty and quality of life in our community.

When graffiti is allowed to remain, it invites yet more graffiti and may lead to an increase in vandalism and other criminal activity. Rapid removal is considered key to controlling and eradicating graffiti. As a result, the City Council has adopted a  Graffiti Ordinance.

Step 1 - Report Graffiti

If you witness someone conducting vandalism or graffiti in progress, contact Public Safety Dispatchers in real-time via the non-emergency phone line at 408-615-5580.

If you are a victim of vandalism / graffiti, submit a Police Report online

Step 2 - Graffiti Removal

Please remove graffiti as soon as possible after it appears. To report the existence of graffiti in public and private properties or request graffiti removal assistance, contact the Department of Public Works at 408-615-3080 or fill out an online service request form. For graffiti along creek trails, expressways, railroads and on bus stops, please refer to the table below: 

Reporting Offenders

Graffiti Hotline/Dial-a-tip to report graffiti offenders, contact the Santa Clara Police Department at 408-615-4847.