I'm worried about trick or treaters at Hallowe'en - what can I do?
Halloween falls on 31 October and is a time when the evenings begin to get darker and colder and a rise in anti-social behaviour relating to noise, nuisance, criminal damage and fireworks can occur.
For some, especially the elderly and vulnerable, Halloween can be a very distressing time.
If you are a parent or guardian, you need to play your part in the festivities. Never allow young children to go out without an adult and if you and your children are planning to go trick or treating please respect notices at the homes of residents asking not to be disturbed. Please also be alert to any unaccompanied children who may be without adult supervision. If your teenage children are planning to trick or treat without you, ensure you know exactly where they are going, what time they will be home and remind them not to knock on the doors of strangers and to stay with their friends at all times. Please also remind them to respect the wishes of those who choose not to take part.
Superintendent Laurence Taylor says: "Thousands of people throughout Sussex enjoy Halloween and we do not want to spoil their fun. However, there is a minority who make the evening a real nightmare for those who choose not to participate in Halloween traditions. We expect many people of all ages to be attending parties and enjoying the evening. As always, we will remain vigilant and will not tolerate unacceptable behaviour that causes unnecessary distress to others."
If you have chosen not to take part in this year's Halloween festivities, we have created the below poster that you can display outside your home to ask trick or treaters not to disturb you. There is also a poster for those who wish to welcome trick or treaters at Halloween.
Poster - No trick or treaters
Poster - Trick or treaters welcome
Best Regards
John
John Wright MBE
Chair.
Sussex Neighbourhood Watch Federation.
Mobile: 07917385213
Business:01444 247368
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