Vandalism is the destruction of property. It can take many forms, such as defacing art, setting property on fire, using explosives and spraying graffiti on a building.

Theft and vandalism can have far-reaching consequences, from financial losses to emotional distress. Safeguarding your property from these threats is not just about installing locks and cameras ...

Any form of vandalism, including graffiti, is illegal and not only hurts aesthetics but also wastes resources. “Anytime there’s vandalism, it is definitely illegal,” Snider says.

New Orleans City Council members have raised the penalty for tagging buildings, in hopes of curbing graffiti across the city.

Seven Fields Borough leaders reminding residents to respect borough property after graffiti incident 02:12. Leaders in Sevens Fields, Butler County, want to send a message to families to respect ...

Asheville city crews have cleaned or covered graffiti in about 7,100 cases since July 1, the start of this fiscal year. That has come at a cost of $31,500 for labor, equipment and supplies.

"The graffiti on our own buildings, we don't want that," said property owner Michele Bowman. "Anywhere from maybe $7,000 to $10,000, to paint the side of the whole side of the building," Davis said.