Am I eligible to apply for the Criminal Injuries Compensation Claims Scheme?

You may be eligible if:-

• You have been injured seriously enough to qualify for at least the minimum award of £1000.
• You were injured in an act of violence In England, Scotland or Wales. The offender does not necessarily have to be convicted or charged with the crime.
• You must make your application within two years of the incident that caused your injury.

You will not be eligible if:-

• You were injured before 1 August 1964.
• You have already applied for compensation for the same injury under the 2008 scheme or under any earlier scheme.
• The injury happened before 1 October 1979 and you and the person who injured you were living together at the time as members of the same family in the same household.
• The act of violence took place outside England, Scotland or Wales.

An application can also be refused or reduced because of:-

• Your own behaviour before, during or after the incident in which you were injured.
• Your own criminal record.
• Any failure on your part to cooperate with the police.
• Any delay on your part in informing the police of the incident.

For more information call free on 0800 048 2355 to speak to a member of our team between 8 am and 6 pm Monday to Friday. Outside of those hours you can leave us a message on the same phone number, or alternatively complete the Online Enquiry Form at the bottom of this page with a brief description of your accident and we will get back to you as soon as possible. 

The information on this page only relates to those who have been injured as a result of a crime of violence. For information on accidents at work, on the road or any other type of injury, please click here for our Personal Injury pages.