Compensation calculators
Compensation that follows a fixed scale. The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority pays set amounts for injuries caused by violent crime in England, Wales and Scotland, from £1,000 to £250,000.
Victims of violent crime
Figures these calculators use
| Figure | Amount | Applies |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tariff award (A1) | £1,000 | CICS 2012 |
| Highest tariff award (A20) | £250,000 | CICS 2012 |
| Second injury | 30% | Of its tariff amount |
| Third injury | 15% | Of its tariff amount |
Personal injury claims against an insurer or the NHS are valued differently, using court guidelines rather than a fixed tariff. Those calculators are not on the site yet.
Figures checked 25 October 2026Sources are listed on each calculatorHow we calculate