There are different perspectives on vandalism; some believe it is a form of art that is expressed on the streets, while others believe it is dark and detestable, ruining the city (or towns) neat look. Although vandalism is not a violent crime, it is a violation of the law, yet graffiti artists continue to tag different places such as schools, houses, trains/trams and more.

“Vandalism” refers to illegally disfiguring private and public property with illegible handwriting or markings without the owner(s) consent. Removing such vandalism usually costs a substantial amount of money and is an irritation. At the same time, it costs train operators eleven million dollars a year. Vandalism on properties also decreases the value of whatever property was tagged. Some may say that graffiti artists tag properties because they want respect – but how do these “artists” get respect out of this if they have no respect for the possessions of others? It is destruction and the graffiti artist grasps nothing except more of an ego to do more illegal activities.