FRANKSTON — Graffiti levels have dropped significantly across Frankston thanks to an intensified Council strategy combining faster removal, increased patrols, and a new community-based bounty program.
Frankston City Council today announced the results of its strengthened graffiti prevention measures, revealing nearly double the amount of graffiti is now being removed each week compared to previous years. In the 2024–2025 financial year alone, more than 42,000 square metres of graffiti was removed across the municipality.
The boost follows the addition of two new graffiti officers in 2023, bringing the total patrol team to five. These officers now conduct twice-weekly sweeps of known hotspots—including reserves, shopping strips, and roads—across Frankston, Seaford, and Frankston North.
The results, according to Councillor Nathan Butler, are thanks to both proactive work on the ground and community involvement.
“This is a community-wide effort,” Cr Butler said.
“We’re tackling graffiti on all fronts—with fast response times, proactive patrols, and by empowering residents to speak up if they see vandalism take place.”
Residents can report graffiti via phone, email, social media, or apps like Snap Send Solve, with Council’s response time now reduced from 10 days to just three. Between 500 and 700 graffiti reports are logged each month.
Council’s latest initiative, a $10,000 graffiti bounty and prevention kit scheme, was included in the 2025–2026 Annual Budget. The program offers incentives for residents who report graffiti and provides tools to support neighbourhood clean-up efforts. Further details are expected to be announced soon.
Graffiti patrols focus on key community locations such as Frankston Foreshore, Ballam Park, public art installations like The Sentinel, and local war memorials. Council says data shows a measurable decline in graffiti in these areas since patrols were expanded.
In addition to enforcement and clean-up, Council is targeting graffiti at its source. The Safer Communities Rapid Response Team regularly conducts test purchases to ensure local retailers are complying with laws restricting the sale of spray paint to minors.
In the latest operation, nine retailers were tested and one was found to have illegally sold spray paint to a 16-year-old. Council is considering enforcement options, which may include warnings, fines or prosecution.
Councillor David Asker said local businesses have an important role to play.
“These test purchase programs are about education, accountability, and ultimately, prevention,” he said.
“Most businesses are doing the right thing, but we need to make sure compliance is consistent across the board.”
The anti-graffiti strategy forms part of Council’s broader “City Presentation” program. Other recent improvements include restored seating along Wells Street, upgraded planter boxes on Young Street, and newly revitalised roundabout landscaping using drought-tolerant plants.
Litter barriers have also been installed between the rail line and Council buildings on Young Street, helping to prevent trash from accumulating in hard-to-reach areas.
Six months into the new patrol system, Council says the results are clear: cleaner streets, faster action, and stronger civic pride.
To report graffiti, contact the Frankston City Graffiti Hotline on 1800 668 247.
For further details on the 2025–2026 Stronger Together Annual Budget, visit the Frankston City Council website.
