Graffiti is the most common type of property vandalism (35%) according to the Bureau of Justice statistics. Below are some tips to help fight graffiti in your neighborhood:

The most effective way to prevent graffiti is to remove it promptly. Studies show that removal within 24-48 hours results in a nearly zero rate of recurrence.

• Report graffiti to the Police Department.
• Restrict access to graffiti-prone areas by planting trees or other greenery.
• Install lighting in areas that are dark and targets for graffiti.
• Use a graffiti resistant surface treatment.

Cathedral City code requires that all surfaces including, but not limited to, buildings, walls, parking lots, signs, fences, and dumpsters must be kept graffiti free and that graffiti be removed from any surface within forty-eight (48) hours.

To Report Graffiti Crime:

Please use the online request form, MyCathedralCity Mobile App , or contact the Cathedral City Police Department if you observe graffiti in progress or to file a police report for criminal damage to your property.

9-1-1 / NON-EMERGENCY: 760-770-0300.

To Report Graffiti Needing To Be Removed: 

• Use the MyCathedralCity Mobile App
• If you do not have access to the MyCathedralCity APP, please call the Public Works Department at
  760-770-0390.