Helping you Celebrate Halloween Safely

Helping you Celebrate Halloween Safely

Dear Resident,

As Halloween arrives and Bonfire Night approaches, your Kentish Town Safer Neighbourhoods Team would like to wish everyone a safe and enjoyable time.

We know that this time of year brings excitement for many, particularly children and young people. However, we also recognise that Halloween and Bonfire Night can be unsettling for some residents, especially those who are elderly, vulnerable or concerned about anti-social behaviour.

🎃 Halloween – Trick or Treating

If you’re heading out trick or treating this evening, please remember:

Children should be accompanied by a responsible adult or remain with a trusted group.

Wear bright or reflective clothing and stick to well-lit streets.

Only visit homes that are clearly welcoming trick-or-treaters.

Respect residents who do not wish to participate. Not everyone enjoys Halloween, and that’s absolutely fine!

Be mindful of your surroundings and take extra care when crossing roads.

🎆 Bonfire Night – Firework Safety

With Bonfire Night approaching on Wednesday 5 November, we encourage residents to enjoy fireworks safely and responsibly.

Attend organised firework displays wherever possible.

Always follow the Firework Code and purchase fireworks from reputable retailers.

Never allow children to handle fireworks.

Be considerate of neighbours, particularly vulnerable residents, young children and those with pets.

Remember that fireworks can cause significant distress to people and animals alike.

👮‍♂️ Increased Police Presence & Anti-Social Behaviour

Your local Safer Neighbourhoods officers will be out and about across Kentish Town South this evening, providing a visible presence, engaging with residents and responding to concerns.

There will also be a Section 35 Dispersal Order in force covering the London Borough of Camden. from midday on 30/10/2026 to Midday on 01/11/2026 (48 hours).
This provides police officers with additional powers to direct individuals to leave a designated area where the relevant legal grounds are met, helping to prevent incidents of anti-social behaviour, crime and disorder.

We want everyone to enjoy themselves, but we ask that celebrations remain respectful of others. Deliberate misuse of fireworks, criminal damage, intimidation and other forms of anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated, and officers will take appropriate action where necessary.

We also encourage parents and guardians to know where their children are, who they are spending time with and what they are doing throughout the evening.

📞 Reporting Concerns

If you witness anti-social behaviour or have concerns about activity in your neighbourhood, please report it through the Metropolitan Police website at www.met.police.uk or by calling 101.

In an emergency, or where a crime is taking place and there is an immediate risk to someone’s safety, always call 999.

🎃 Working Together for a Safer Kentish Town South

Our neighbourhood is home to a diverse community, and we want everyone to feel safe and comfortable during the festivities, whether they’re out celebrating or enjoying a quiet evening at home.

A little consideration for one another goes a long way.

From all of us at the Kentish Town Safer Neighbourhoods Team, have a safe, enjoyable and happy Halloween and Bonfire Night!

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Jason Vickers
(Metropolitan Police, Police Constable, Kentish Town South)