Being a student in Newcastle is amazing - that's why there are so many students living here. But unfortunately criminals think it's amazing that you are here too. Here with all your shiny, new, expensive gear: laptops, bikes, mp3 players, mobile phones...the list goes on.

You may think that just because you're a hard up student living in a dodgy flat that you're less likely to be target, but just think about how much your laptop is worth for example - now times that by the number of your mates living together. That's a lot of cash just waiting to be taken!

Unfortunately, not all student digs are secure by design. Go here to find out what you can do to target harden your property.