Remember that some older people and other members of your community might not want to be disturbed. A good rule of thumb is to look for a pumpkin outside the house – that's a sign the house is happy to receive trick or treaters.

Be mindful of noise late at night.

Don't persistently ring someone's doorbell, knock on their door or return to their house later. If they don't answer, it's best to move on.
• Don’t knock if there’s a sign saying ‘No trick or treat here.’
• Be careful not to frighten elderly or vulnerable people.
• Don’t go trick or treating alone - stay with your group.
• Only visit areas where there are streetlights.
• Don’t throw eggs and flour.
• Be careful crossing roads in the dark.

high visibility police patrols will be deployed to deter anti-social behaviour and engage with communities