The recent acts of vandalism in the country cannot be ignored.

disturbance : the interruption of a settled and peaceful condition.
ravage : cause severe and extensive damage to.
provocation : action or speech that makes someone angry, especially deliberately.
violence : behaviour involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.
vandalism : action involving deliberate destruction of or damage to public or private property.


Synonym of vandalism is violence