Crime reduction 

Halloween guidance

Thames Valley Police issues the following guidance for residents, parents and young people in preparation for Halloween.

If you don’t want to be disturbed during Halloween, display one of the posters below in your door or window.

No trick or treat poster – colour (PDF 268 Kb - opens new window) - this poster says 'Please enjoy your night without disturbing ours'.

No trick or treat poster – black-and-white (PDF 211 Kb - opens new window).

Please do not trick or treat poster – colour (PDF 827 Kb - opens new window) - this poster says 'If you see this poster, please do not trick or treat'.

Please do not trick or treat poster – black-and-white (PDF 89 Kb - opens new window).

No flour or eggs poster – colour (PDF 150 Kb - opens new window) - this poster says 'We reserve the right not to sell flour and eggs to anyone under 18'.

No flour or eggs poster – black-and-white (PDF 145 Kb - opens new window).

If you feel threatened or vulnerable, call 0845 8 505 505, the 24-hour Thames Valley Police non-emergency number. In an emergency, call 999. It is an emergency when a crime is being committed or there is a risk of injury or a risk of serious damage to property.

Useful tips

• Don’t open your door if you’re unsure who is there. Use your spy-hole, 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 Halloween. If you are a coordinator, please identity people in your scheme that may be vulnerable and offer them reassurance.