Frankston City Council is stepping up its fight against graffiti with a stronger mix of patrols, rapid clean-ups and a new community cash bounty program aimed at catching offenders.
Patrols and faster clean-ups
Council has doubled the size of its graffiti patrol team from two to five officers. These officers now carry out proactive inspections across known hotspots twice a week, targeting areas such as the Frankston foreshore, Ballam Park, Seaford and Frankston North shopping strips, and key landmarks including war memorials and the Sentinel sculpture.
In addition, graffiti removal is now much quicker. Council says the response time has been cut from up to 10 days to just three. Residents can report incidents via Council’s hotline, email, social media, or the Snap Send Solve app.
Last financial year, crews removed more than 42,000 square metres of graffiti across the city—almost double the usual volume.
Bounty and prevention kits
As part of its 2025–26 Budget, Council has launched a $10,000 graffiti bounty and prevention kit initiative.
- Members of the public can receive a cash reward if their information leads to a successful prosecution of graffiti vandalism on Council-owned property.
- Residents can also access graffiti prevention kits, providing basic tools to remove or discourage tags in their own neighbourhoods.
Councillor Nathan Butler said involving the community is a crucial part of the strategy:
“We can’t be everywhere at once, but our residents are our eyes and ears. This program gives people a direct incentive to speak up and help us protect shared spaces.”
Retailer compliance checks
Council’s Safer Communities Rapid Response Team has also been running test-purchase operations at local shops to ensure aerosols are not being sold to minors. One retailer was recently found in breach and faces enforcement action.
Councillor David Asker said the checks were about prevention as much as punishment.
“Stopping access to spray cans for underage buyers is a key way to reduce tagging in the first place,” he said.
Cleaner, safer spaces
Council says early signs suggest graffiti reports are falling in areas covered by proactive patrols. Residents have also reported a stronger sense of safety and pride in local spaces.
The program is linked to broader beautification works, including new plantings, upgraded seating and litter barriers in high-traffic precincts.
Locals are encouraged to continue reporting graffiti promptly via the Graffiti Hotline (1800 668 247) or Snap Send Solve.
