Graffiti Statistics Underscore the Need for Anti-Graffiti “For Lease” Window Graphics and Signage

• Orange County spends

  million each year to undo graffiti vandalism. Law enforcement is tying specific symbols to known vandals and gang activity. (Cal Poly Digital Transformation Hub)

• Graffiti is so serious that law enforcement responds quickly. A case in point is Garden Grove, where 92% of reported graffiti is dealt with within 24 hours. (The Tribune)

• Neighborhoods with graffiti see a drop in property values, business growth, and tourism. However, you can dramatically reduce recurrence by removing graffiti within 24 hours. (Dodge City)

Cleaning up graffiti is expensive for small businesses. The National Small Business Association estimates that it costs approximately $3,370 per vandalism incident. Even so, a reported 82% of consumers avoid businesses that have been vandalized – even after spending a lot of money on fixing the damage. (Talius)

Anti-Graffiti Commercial “For Lease” Signs in Orange County Protect Your Signage Investment and Reputation

If you allow graffiti to deface your company’s property, prospective customers will perceive the location as somewhat unsafe, which often leads them to do business elsewhere. When your product is a space for lease, graffiti on signs and window graphics significantly impacts a would-be tenant’s decision-making. And if you are thinking of selling a part of your property portfolio, buildings with graffiti will likely reduce the overall value of the portfolio.

• Prospective tenants associate graffiti with a lack of oversight by building management.

• Graffiti hints at increased criminal activity in your area, which makes your storefront less desirable.

• High-quality tenants steer clear of graffiti. As a result, you may see increased, long-term vacancies. Tenants who wish to lease your space may do so only on short-term leases.

• Existing tenants and their customers may no longer feel safe in the area, leading to the loss of other established tenants.

• Allowing graffiti to remain in place quickly results in more graffiti. In addition, your property may experience increased vandalism, littering, and trash dumping.

The Proactive Solution: Anti-Graffiti Commercial “For Lease” Signs in Orange County

We have outlined the problem that business owners face when vandals leave behind graffiti. Now, let’s look at the solution. Our sign shop offers the Vandal Guard anti-graffiti laminate that coats your “For Lease” signs. When tagging does happen, you can easily remove it with solvent and a soft rag. There is no need to redo or repaint a sign. Most importantly, graffiti-proof commercial real estate signs signal that your property is well-maintained.

Take control of the graffiti in your area and its effect on your business. Call us today!