Reporting Graffiti in the City

Peterborough, ON – Residents and business owners are encouraged to report graffiti in public spaces to support ongoing efforts to address and reduce incidents across the City. 

City departments, including Public Works and Recreation, Parks and Culture Services, work together to address graffiti through inspections, environmentally responsible removal and cleanup of affected public spaces and infrastructure. 

Reporting supports a consistent and proactive approach to managing graffiti, with an emphasis on timely removal, clear reporting processes, and collaboration across City departments. 

Graffiti can be reported using the City’s Service Request form at peterborough.ca/ServiceRequest. Select “Graffiti/Vandalism” to submit a report. 

Graffiti can also be reported directly to the following departments: 

Public Works 

For graffiti on roads, sidewalks, and other municipal infrastructure:  

• Call 705-745-1386 (available 24 hours a day, seven days a week)  
• Email pubworks@peterborough.ca  

Recreation, Parks and Culture Services

For graffiti in parks, on trails, and at recreation or cultural facilities:  

• Call 705-742-0050 ext. 2205  
• Email rec@peterborough.ca 

Reporting Graffiti to Peterborough Police Service 

Graffiti is considered mischief under the Criminal Code of Canada and is a criminal offence when created without permission. 

All graffiti should also be reported to the Peterborough Police Service. This includes any that may be hate-motivated or involve threats.  

Report graffiti by calling the non-emergency line at 705-876-1122 ext. 225 or report online through peterboroughpolice.ca. 

If a crime is in progress or there is an immediate risk to public safety, call 911. 

Providing photos and as much detail as possible can help support the investigation. 

Reporting graffiti supports ongoing efforts to keep public spaces clean and well maintained across Peterborough.