There has been an increase in the number of cases of graffiti reported to the York Council over the last 30 months.

During the first quarter of the financial year 20% of residents surveyed said that vandalism, graffiti and other deliberate damage to property or vehicles was a problem in their local area.

This is the highest level ever recorded in responses to the Councils “customer panel” survey.

According to the Police web site, there were 119  instances of criminal damage and arson recorded in the York area during the most recent month for which stats are available (August 2019).

During the 12 month period up to August there have been 1619 reports in total.

The Council recently advertised for two new members of staff who will be responsible for removing graffiti from public locations in the City.

It is unclear whether they will also help to apply anti graffiti coatings to vulnerable walls (see right)

Councillors have access to “graffiti removal kits”.