Crime Prevention & Fireworks Safety Advice for Guy Fawkes Night

🎆 Crime Prevention & Fireworks Safety Advice for Guy Fawkes Night

Guy Fawkes Night is a time for celebration, but it’s also a time to stay safe and respectful. Here’s how you can enjoy the festivities while protecting your community:

🔒 Prevent Crime & Anti-Social Behaviour

- Report illegal sales: Fireworks should only be sold by licensed retailers. If you suspect illegal sales, report them to your local police or Trading Standards.

- Avoid misuse: Never throw fireworks or use them to intimidate others. Misuse can lead to criminal charges and serious injuries.

- Respect your neighbours: Keep noise to a minimum after 11 PM. Loud bangs can distress pets, older residents, and vulnerable individuals.

- Secure your property: Increased foot traffic and noise can be a cover for opportunistic crime. Lock doors, windows, and garden gates.

🎇 Fireworks Safety Tips

- Only buy CE-marked fireworks from reputable sellers.

- Follow the Firework Code:

  - Light one firework at a time at arm’s length using a taper.

  - Never go back to a lit firework.

  - Keep a bucket of water nearby.

- Supervise children: Fireworks are not toys. Keep sparklers away from under-5s and always supervise older children.

- Dispose responsibly: Soak used fireworks in water before binning them.

🚓 If You See Something, Say Something

- Call 999 in an emergency.

- For non-urgent concerns, contact your local police via 101 or report online.

- Use Crime stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Let’s make this Guy Fawkes Night a celebration of light — not a night of regret. Stay safe, stay smart, and help keep our community crime-free.