Newcastle Community Safety Partnership has brought together the police, city council, universities and student unions to welcome in new arrivals.

The project's aim is to ensure the city is a safe place to work and study.

Measures range from giving out safety alarms to putting extra officers on the beat in student areas.

Councillor Tony Rounthwaite, chair of the Community Safety Partnership said: "Newcastle is a fantastic place for young people to come to continue their studies.

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"But we also want to make sure it is a safe place, so we give community safety and crime reduction a high profile in the city.

"One of the important things is to encourage people to do their best to avoid becoming a victim.

"It is extremely important that we provide everyone with appropriate advice to ensure that they are aware of problems that could arise."

The campaign began as soon as the A-level results were announced, with 8,000 UV markers, security stickers and advice on property marking and insurance sent out to new students.

Mr Rounthwaite added: "Students are going through a massive change in their lives that takes them to new surroundings and sometimes they do not think about personal safety."

Agencies against Racist Crime and Harassment and the Community Relations Unit of Northumbria Police have also put together a separate pack for international students.