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Also known as pure vandalism, defacement, malicious mischief

thumb|Vandalised façade and [[bicycle in Hamburg, Germany]]

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Vandalism is the deliberate destruction or defacement of someone else's property, as shown in the image of a damaged building facade in Hamburg. It matters because it damages public and private property, reduces the quality of neighborhoods, and often requires costly repairs.

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Commons category: Vandalism
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Etymology
As a crime
Examples
Political
Motives
Reaction of authorities
Cybervandalism
Defacement
As art
Graphic design
See also
References
Other references
Bibliography
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thumb|Vandalised façade and [[bicycle in Hamburg, Germany]]

Vandalism is the action involving deliberate destruction of or damage to public or private property.

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