
While Halloween can be one of the most exciting holidays of the year, it can also be a source of anxiety to parents. While there is little evidence that crime rates spike on Halloween, it remains to be a time of year when one must take extra precautionary measures to ensure safety. Here are the types of crimes that are commonly committed during this spooky season: Drunk driving. Halloween parties mostly include alcohol, and on Halloween weekends, a good percentage of fatal car crashes and pedestrian fatalities involve.