"Residents in Camden filed more than 14,000 graffiti reports in the last three years, according to figures obtained under Freedom of Information legislation. This is equivalent to 6,582 complaints per 100,000 people, showing how the line between vandalism and art has been tested locally. Camden has gained notoriety in recent years for its vibrant street art, featuring large-scale murals to former residents such as Amy Winehouse."
"This concentration underlines the capital's creative energy but also the pressures of dense, fast-changing neighbourhoods. While curated murals can enhance local identity and even attract investment, persistent graffiti in residential zones risks eroding perceptions of safety and cleanliness issues councils must balance carefully to protect both community pride and property values."
Camden residents filed more than 14,000 graffiti reports over three years, equivalent to 6,582 complaints per 100,000 people. Lewisham recorded 4,846 reports per 100,000, with Southampton third at 3,007. Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea and Southwark also ranked in the top ten. Camden hosts large-scale street art and murals, but high complaint rates indicate tensions between creative expression and vandalism. Councils issue Fixed Penalty Notices up to £500 for graffiti; damages over £5,000 can result in up to ten years' imprisonment. Cleanup costs exceed £1 billion annually, and Transport for London removes about 3,000 spray-painted tags from Tube carriages weekly.
Read at www.standard.co.uk
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