Graffiti harms a community in many ways. It defaces buildings, lowers property values and invites other types of criminal activity. It also discourages customers, visitors or prospective residents.

Graffiti costs both businesses and taxpayers thousands of dollars each year in lost revenue and clean-up activities. Learn about the Wipe Out Graffiti program for businesses.

Stop Graffiti from Spreading

It has been proven that when graffiti is removed within 72 hours, the chance of it reappearing in the same location is minimized. Leaving graffiti in place sends the message that the building or area is not monitored or cared for, which can lead to graffiti and crime spreading to other areas.

Graffiti is also often easier to remove if it is done soon after the occurrence, and may not require harsh chemical products or painting.

Report Graffiti

Residents who report graffiti using our online form, or by calling or dropping by one of the stations, will receive a discount on paint and supplies from the Port Coquitlam Home Depot on Nicola Avenue.

When you fill out the report, be prepared to provide details such as the location, description and, if possible, date and approximate time.

Upon receiving a report, Community Police Station personnel generate a report and send volunteers out to photograph the graffiti. Bike and foot patrols are also alerted to the location and put extra effort into patrolling this area.

Once the report has been filed, the complainant is given a coupon for a 10% discount at the Port Coquitlam Home Depot on Nicola Avenue for supplies related to cleaning up the reported graffiti. This coupon has the name of the recipient, expiry date as well as the file number.

Learn about the Wipe Out Graffiti program for businesses.

Location and Mailing Address

Public Works
1737 Broadway Street
Port Coquitlam BC V3C 2M9

7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays)