You can report Damage and Graffiti online

You are now able to report Intentional Damage and Graffiti online via the NSW Police Force Community portal.

What is Intentional Damage & Graffiti?

Where property belonging to you or another person is intentionally damaged, destroyed or graffitied and the intention is deliberate, malicious or reckless.

For example:

• Your fence or building has been spray painted or tagged
• The tyres on your car were slashed when it was parked at the railway station.

When to Call Triple Zero (000)

• The incident is happening now
• The suspect is still at the scene
• Anyone is seriously injured or in immediate danger

When to report online

• When you want to report online an incident of intentional or malicious damage to property by someone other than the owner of the property.
• You require a NSW Police Force Event number for insurance purposes.

When not to report online

• Normal wear and tear or accidents are not considered intentional damage.
• For damage caused by a traffic crash or fire, contact 131 444.
• Where a premise is damaged in order to gain entry or attempt to gain entry, contact 131 444.
• Where a vehicle or vessel has been damaged in order to gain entry and steal property - this is considered theft. 

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