How has the presence of murals and graffiti impacted crime rates in harris county?

According to the National Council for the Prevention of Crime, about 80% of graffiti is hip hop or “labeled” graffiti. Laws, codes, and ordinances that refer to graffiti vandalism may vary from community to community, but graffiti is illegal. Neighborhoods with illegal graffiti see a decline in property values and a loss in business growth and tourism. Finally, the presence of illegal graffiti sends a signal that no one cares, which can lead to other forms of crime and street crime in the neighborhood.