Quality of Life in Tempe

3.22 Graffiti Removal

Summary of Findings:

1. Overall Trend:
   The average graffiti occurrences show a significant decline from 15.17 in 2013 to 2.04 in 2023, indicating effective interventions over the years.
2. Yearly Progression:
   2013: High levels of graffiti at 15.17 per 4 miles.
   2014: A notable decrease to 11.23, suggesting initial improvements.
   2015: Continued decline to 7.53, reflecting ongoing efforts to address the issue.
   2016: Marked improvement to 2.52, indicating successful strategies.
   2017: A slight uptick to 3.29, but still manageable.
   2019: A low of 1.3, showcasing significant progress.
   2021: An increase to 8.15, potentially indicating emerging challenges or vandalism resurgence.
   2023: A decrease back to 2.04, reflecting effective responses to previous increases.
3. 2023 Target:
   The target for 2023 is set at 1 graffiti occurrence per 4 miles, representing a challenging yet commendable goal for continued improvement.