Your guide to a safe and fun Halloween

Published: 30 October 2025

Halloween is a fun time for many, but not everyone enjoys it. It can also be a busy time for police.

We’re asking everyone to be kind and think of others - especially those who aren’t taking part. What feels like a harmless joke to you could be scary or upsetting to someone else.

Throwing things at houses or playing tricks on neighbours who aren’t involved isn’t just unfair - it could be a crime.

If you’re going trick or treating, please be careful about which doors you knock on. Avoid homes where elderly or vulnerable people live, and try to visit neighbours and friends you know.

Dressing up is part of the fun, but please don’t go out of your way to frighten people.

We want everyone in Essex to enjoy Halloween and Bonfire Night safely, without causing problems in their community.

Trick-or-Treat posters

Download and print our Halloween posters to show whether you're taking part in trick-or-treating. Display them in your window or on your door.