Halloween Events, Safety Advice Span Communities

Halloween safety guidance urges families to choose well-fitting, visible costumes, supervise children near streets, check treats for damage and choking hazards, and prevent hazards from decorations, cords and open flames. Drivers should slow down and watch for children, while adults should account for risks to children and property owners during holiday activities. A 2025-based analysis of 152 U.S. cities ranked three Phoenix suburbs among the 10 safest for trick-or-treating: Chandler fifth, Gilbert ninth and Surprise 10th, citing factors such as crime, pedestrian safety and registered-offender counts.