Home insurance claims are set to soar this week, as thousands of students across the UK return to their university accommodation.

New Year’s Day sees a 165 per cent increase in home insurance claims, following parties that get out of control and lead to damage or theft, according to statistics from HSBC.

Home insurance customers in the north-east could be among those receiving a new anti-burglary pack designed to drive down the number of thefts in the area.

The festive season will see an increase in the number of home insurance claims stemming from burglaries, it has been claimed.