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Criminal Damage

What you would do if you knew someone committing criminal damage where you live.

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Graffiti Cleaner


Graffiti Cleaner Game - Fun viral game; the aim is to beat the clock and clean the graffiti off the walls.
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Criminal Damage and The Law - Downloadable PDF

Cover of the Criminal Damage and the Law leafletCriminal damage accounted for 23% of all crimes in 2004/2005. Often known as Vandalism, it incorporates:

  • Graffiti
  • Arson
  • Damage to houses, other buildings and vehicles

There were 2.6 million offences of vandalism in 2004/2005. 61% were against vehicles and 39% against private property. Under a third were reported to the police. Read more...

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Cover of the Criminal Damage Resource leafletThis resource creates content for discussions around the elements of criminal damage.

  1. Vandalis
  2. Graffiti
  3. Arson

It invites young people to discuss the different attitudes to these crimes and the consequences of becoming involved, on themselves and others. Read more...

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