Halloween Safety and Respect for Our Community

Halloween Safety and Respect for Our Community

Dear Resident,

As Halloween approaches, your local Safer Neighbourhood Team would like to wish everyone a safe and enjoyable evening.

Halloween can be a fun event for children, families and communities. However, it is important that celebrations are carried out safely and respectfully. We are asking everyone to be considerate of their neighbours and help prevent anti-social behaviour.

Advice for Children and Parents

Children who are trick-or-treating should be accompanied by a responsible adult wherever possible.

Only visit houses that are clearly welcoming trick-or-treaters, such as those displaying pumpkins or Halloween decorations.

Do not knock on the doors of people you do not know unless they are clearly participating in Halloween activities.

Never enter a stranger's house.

Avoid visiting elderly or vulnerable members of the community unless arrangements have been made in advance.

Carry a torch and wear bright or reflective clothing when out after dark.

Take extra care when crossing roads and remain aware of traffic.

Respecting Residents

Not everyone chooses to celebrate Halloween. Please respect the wishes of residents who do not wish to take part.

If a property does not display decorations, pumpkins or other signs of participation, please move on without disturbing the occupants.

Anti-Social Behaviour and Criminal Damage

We want everyone to enjoy Halloween, but behaviour that causes fear, alarm, distress or damage is unacceptable.

Please do not:

Throw eggs, flour, fireworks or other items at people, homes or vehicles.

Repeatedly knock on doors or ring doorbells.

Enter private property without permission.

Cause damage to gardens, fences, vehicles or buildings.

Use threatening, abusive or intimidating behaviour.

Keep any tricks fun and within the law. Any behaviour that results in criminal damage, harassment, threatening behaviour or anti-social behaviour may constitute a criminal offence and will be dealt with accordingly.

Advice for Residents

Ensure doors and windows are secure.

Keep vehicles locked and valuables out of sight.

Consider using external lighting and home security measures.

Report any suspicious activity, anti-social behaviour or criminal damage.

Reporting Concerns

If a crime is in progress or there is an immediate risk to safety, call 999.

For non-emergency matters, anti-social behaviour or suspicious activity, contact 101 or report online via the Warwickshire Police website.

By showing consideration for others and celebrating responsibly, we can ensure Halloween remains a safe and enjoyable occasion for everyone in our neighbourhood.

Thank you for your support.

Your Local Safer Neighbourhood Team

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Jack Garrett
(Warwickshire Police SNT, PC, Leamington North)