Have a treat

Don't play tricks

Calls to the Police about anti-social behaviour have traditionally tended to increase over the Halloween and Bonfire Night season. Tackling anti-social behaviour is a top priority for Carlisle and Eden Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership and the communities we serve. Over the next few weeks, we will be working with partner organisations including schools, Trading Standards and the Fire and Rescue Service to tackle anti-social behaviour.

Carlisle & Eden CDRP are raising awareness to remind people that not everyone enjoys Halloween and that anti-social behaviour - playing pranks with eggs and flour and the like - is not fun and can have serious consequences.

We are appealing to parents to help make sure their children don't get up to mischief this Halloween. The run up to Halloween and Bonfire night is traditionally a time of year when we see a marked increase in the incidents of anti-social behaviour. For safety children should go out in-groups, accompanied by a responsible adult, trick or treat only at homes where they know they will be welcomed, and stay away from developments such as residential complexes.

Mary Robinson Chair of Carlisle & Eden CDRP said:

For some people, Halloween and bonfire night are fun occasions but our aim will be to ensure that those who wish to take part in trick or treat activities or celebrate Bonfire Night can do so safely, while taking positive action against anyone whose behaviour is anti-social or criminal. The message is simple, have fun but if your behaviour is anti-social, it won't be tolerated." Parents are being asked to ensure their children enjoy Halloween in a fun way, but make sure their fun does not cause fear or inconvenience to other people.

Cllr Judy Prest portfolio holder for Health and Wellbeing said:

Trick or treating can cause distress to some householders especially elderly people living alone. They can find it intimidating to have youngsters in Halloween masks knocking on their doors after dark. We don't want to spoil anyone's fun but we do need people to act responsibly.