You can help manage graffiti where you live by reporting graffiti when you see it, so that it can be removed promptly.
All residents are encouraged to report graffiti whenever it is spotted. The sooner it is removed, the better.
When reporting an incident of graffiti, please provide as much information regarding the location as possible. City staff will use the information reported to them to contact the appropriate property owner or agency to call for the graffiti to be removed as soon as reasonably possible.
Reporting Hotline: 1-855-TAG-FREE (1-855-824-3733)
Online Reporting Select the city in which you would like to report the graffiti. This link takes you to each municipality's reporting page. For Wilmot, Woolwich, Wellesly or North Dumfries townships, please call the hotline to report at 1-855-824-3733.
All residents are encouraged to report graffiti whenever it is spotted. The sooner it is removed, the better.
When reporting an incident of graffiti, please provide as much information regarding the location as possible. City staff will use the information reported to them to contact the appropriate property owner or agency to call for the graffiti to be removed as soon as reasonably possible.
Reporting Hotline: 1-855-TAG-FREE (1-855-824-3733)
Online Reporting Select the city in which you would like to report the graffiti. This link takes you to each municipality's reporting page. For Wilmot, Woolwich, Wellesly or North Dumfries townships, please call the hotline to report at 1-855-824-3733.
When to call police?
Incidents of hate crime or gang graffiti should be reported directly to police at 519-653-7700.
If you witness an act of graffiti in progress, please call 911, as it is a crime in progress. Provide as much detail about the incident as possible to the 911 operator.
If you witness an act of graffiti in progress, please call 911, as it is a crime in progress. Provide as much detail about the incident as possible to the 911 operator.
Want to remain anonymous?
Waterloo Region Crime Stoppers is a way for citizens to anonymously report information about a crime. Anyone with information about a graffiti crime can contact police or Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers guarantees anonymity to tipsters.
Call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) to report graffiti.
Online | CLICK HERE to access link
Waterloo Regional Crime Stoppers has initiated a secure website link which can be accessed for your convenience. Your information will be encrypted and forwarded to our Head Office.
Secure & anonymous Tips via Text Message
Send your message to“CRIMES” (274637), and type “TIP152” at the beginning of the body of the message. Your messages are secure and anonymous.
Tipsters can submit anonymous tips via text message (SMS - Short Message Service) from cell phones. The Crime Stoppers program receives only the content of the text message and a Tipster ID assigned by Anderson Software. Crime Stoppers will be able to reply back to you without knowing your true identity or cell phone number. Your tips are secure and anonymous!
Call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) to report graffiti.
Online | CLICK HERE to access link
Waterloo Regional Crime Stoppers has initiated a secure website link which can be accessed for your convenience. Your information will be encrypted and forwarded to our Head Office.
Secure & anonymous Tips via Text Message
Send your message to“CRIMES” (274637), and type “TIP152” at the beginning of the body of the message. Your messages are secure and anonymous.
Tipsters can submit anonymous tips via text message (SMS - Short Message Service) from cell phones. The Crime Stoppers program receives only the content of the text message and a Tipster ID assigned by Anderson Software. Crime Stoppers will be able to reply back to you without knowing your true identity or cell phone number. Your tips are secure and anonymous!