How to report it Report Graffiti What happens next? we will only remove non-offensive graffiti from council owned land/property. we can paint over but not remove offensive graffiti from privately owned properties where there is difficulty identifying the owner. we will aim to remove offensive graffiti within 1 working day. non-offensive graffiti on council property will be removed at the soonest opportunity. we will not paint out or investigate non-offensive graffiti on private property.