Hallowe'en

Adur & Worthing Police

Good Evening Resident,

Hallowe'en

With Hallowe'en fast approaching, in the coming weeks we’ll be out and about working with members of the local community, local shops and businesses to help tackle ASB (anti-social behaviour) which can often increase over the Hallowe'en weekend.

Residents are advised to continue to be vigilant when opening the door to strangers or unexpected callers.

One way to deter unwanted trick or treaters on 31 October is to print and display the 'no trick or treaters' poster which can be found here: https://orlo.uk/C6QVp (these can also be obtained from your nearest Police Station or Police Contact Point).

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.

Report ASB at the time to police online or by calling 101 (all non-emergencies), and always by calling 999 in an emergency.