As Halloween approaches, we hope everyone enjoys a fun and safe evening of trick-or-treating!
If you’re trick-or-treating:
- Young children should be accompanied by an adult
- Stay in well-lit areas
- Consider calling only at houses where you know the occupants, rather than strangers
- Respect the privacy and wishes of people who do not want to take part in trick or treat, observe the ‘No Trick or Treaters please’ posters people may display in doors or windows.
If you’re welcoming trick-or-treaters:
- Consider leaving a porch light on to show you’re taking part
- Keep pathways clear and well lit for visitors
Please be considerate of those who choose not to participate. If a property has no decorations, no porch light or displays a “No Trick-or-Treaters” sign, please respect their wishes and move on to the next house.
If you feel unsafe:
- Don’t open your door if you’re unsure who is there. Use your spyhole, look out of a window, and use your door chain if you do decide to open your door.
- Have a contact number of a close relative or good neighbour to hand by your telephone, just in case you need to phone them.
- If you are part of a Neighbourhood Watch scheme, let your coordinator know that you will be on your own at Hallowe’en. If you are a coordinator, please identity people in your scheme that may be vulnerable and offer them reassurance.
- If you are driving on the evening of the 31st, remember that excited children may be crossing the road unexpectedly, so slow down in residential areas and take extra care.
Please follow the link for more information from Sussex Police (this will open a new tab): Tips for a safer Hallowe’en | Sussex Police
Download and print out “Trick or Treaters Welcome” and “No Trick or Treaters” posters to display – by clicking the PDF, it document will open in a new tab: halloween_a4_posters_2024_no
