This page explains who is responsible for graffiti removal across Oxford and how to report it.
Oxford City Council is responsible for the removal of graffiti from:
- council properties (shops, shop shutters, garages, flats, houses, sheds, fences)
- designated public areas (parks and cemeteries)
We aim to:
- remove offensive graffiti from our areas within 1 working day
- remove other graffiti in the public realm on a cyclical basis
Oxford City Council is not responsible for:
- bridges and walls - See Litter and graffiti information at Oxfordshire County Council
- post boxes - Contact Royal Mail
- road signs or bollards - See Litter and graffiti information at Oxfordshire County Council
- street lights - See Litter and graffiti information at Oxfordshire County Council
- telephone boxes - See How to report payphone faults or damage at the BT website
- traffic lights - See Litter and graffiti information at Oxfordshire County Council
Please use Fix My Street to report graffiti to us.
Report street issues at FixMyStreet
Help FixMyStreet direct your report to the right council. Pin the exact location on the map then choose the best category available - avoid 'other' if you can. Including a clear photograph and plenty of information helps speed up the investigation.
Report the problem at FixMyStreet
