Officers also talked to new students at Staffordshire University over the weekend about crime prevention.

Statistics show about one third of students become a victim of crime while at university.

Staffordshire Police said car theft, burglary and having a purse, wallet or bag stolen continue to be the most common crimes affecting students.

Crime reduction experts have already been working with the university authorities to reduce crime in and around the university's buildings.

Police officers talked to students about keeping their possessions safe.