Children Halloween Crime Prevention Advice

🎃 Stay Safe This Halloween – Smart Tips for Kids and Families

Halloween is a time for spooky fun, cool costumes, and yummy treats—but staying safe is just as important as having fun! Here are some top tips to help you enjoy the night while keeping yourself and others safe.

🧙‍♀️ Trick-or-Treating Tips

- Go with a grown-up: Always stay with a trusted adult or group of friends.

- Be bright and seen: Wear something reflective or carry a torch so drivers can see you.

- Stick to safe places: Only visit houses with lights on and never go inside a stranger’s home.

- Be polite: Say “please” and “thank you,” and respect people who don’t want visitors.

🧛 Costume Safety

- Choose safe outfits: Make sure you can see clearly and walk safely—no tripping hazards!

- Avoid scary masks in shops: Take off masks when going inside stores so people know who you are.

- Keep it kind: Costumes should be fun—not mean or frightening to others.

🍬 Treats and Sweets

- Check before you chew: Let an adult look at your sweets before eating them.

- Don’t eat anything strange: If it’s open, homemade, or looks odd—skip it!

🚦 Street Smarts

- Use crossings: Always cross the road at zebra crossings or traffic lights.

- Look both ways: Stop, look, and listen before crossing.

- Stay alert: Don’t use phones or headphones while walking.

🧠 Be a Halloween Hero

- Say no to pranks: Throwing eggs or making prank calls isn’t funny—it can be dangerous or even illegal.

- Help others: If you see someone upset or lost, tell a trusted adult.

- Speak up: If something feels wrong, talk to a parent, teacher, or police officer.