LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Halloween is right around the corner and organizations are sharing tips on how you can keep your children safe if they plan on trick-or-treating this year.

Paul DelPonte, Executive Director of the National Crime Preventions Council said most crimes committed during Halloween are traffic-related.

“Be diligent as you are crossing intersections,” said DelPonte. “It is at night. Sometimes people like to have dark costumes. You want to be that vampire or Batman or something like that so make sure there is some reflective clothing and you have a flashlight or your cellphone with a light. Traffic accidents and pedestrian accidents really are the most prevalent. Anytime where there is increased street activity, people walking around, those increase naturally.”

DelPonte said kidnapping and bad actors lacing candy are also something to watch out for.

He said around 2,300 children go missing every month across the country.

DelPonte said the council gets a lot of questions from guardians when it comes to laced candy.

He said if you see any candy that looks like it has already been opened, throw it away.

Officials say to have a plan when going trick-or-treating.

“Use your best judgement,” said DelPonte. “You know the neighborhood better than anyone else, and if you are thinking about it (trick-or-treating), partner with another parent and go together. There is strength in numbers and there is safety and security in numbers.”