Report on Problems with Graffiti in Fruitgrove

Report on Problems with Graffiti in Fruitgrove

1.0 introduction

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The purpose of this report is to present the problems and results of

an investigation associated with graffiti in Fruitgrove, especially

along the train station. This report was written in response from

interested members of the community to the local council.

Graffiti are described as ugly, anti-social daubs (See Appendix A)

which give an expression of urban decay and criminal intent. Not only

does it cause much unnecessary trouble to those around the area, but

also cost the government ‘significant financial outlays’ in graffiti

prevention and removal schemes. Therefore, this issue needs to be

addressed urgently.

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1.1 Research Methods

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Many different research methods were used to produce this report.

These involve observations, physical investigation and taking photos

around the Fruitgrove train station, survey feedback, books, Internet

research, newspaper articles and local government documents.

It is important to note that one of the limitations of this research

was the lack of time to invite the whole neighbourhood to complete a

survey, especially the younger age groups, who might have a different

opinion compared with the older age groups about this issue.

2.0 causes of graffiti

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There are two major causes of why graffiti is drawn. Graffiti is

drawn because the vandals want the satisfaction of/gain more:

à Thrilling risks

à Attention and recognition

2.1 Thrilling risks

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Some people enjoy the thrill of taking risks, and may become

graffitists just for the excitement of it, since there are two parts

to the thrill. ‘It has been documented that much of the spray paint

used in graffiti is stolen, and that, in fact, part of the

thrill of writing graffiti is stealing the paint.Â’ (Geason and Wilson

1990) The other part of the thrill is the fear of