Apply for compensation or check progress of your claim
Access the online application process to apply for compensation, or track the status of your claim, if you or your property have been the subject of criminal injury or criminal damage.
Decisions about claims are usually made within 18 months however due to staffing issues this is currently taking longer. You should only contact Compensation Services in this 18 month period if you have extra information to support your application.
Before you start
As part of the online application process, you need to set up a nidirect account for which you have had your identity verified. To learn more about creating an nidirect account and to find your nearest office for identity checks, go to the link below:
You can find out how any personal information you send to Compensation Services will be handled by viewing their privacy notice.
Accessibility statement
To find out how accessible the nidirect Criminal Injury and Damage Management Information System (CIDMIS) service is and what is being done to improve accessibility.