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<p>The following table shows the number and proportion of claims where a decision
was reached within: (i) 0-12 months; (ii) 12 – 18 months; (iii) 18 – 24 months; and
(iv) more than 24 months after the date of application. This information is taken
from the latest period for which data is available (year 1 April 2022- 31 March 2023)
which can be found here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/criminal-injuries-compensation-authority/about/statistics"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/criminal-injuries-compensation-authority/about/statistics</a>.</p><p>
</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Claims processed</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Number</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Proportion</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Total</p></td><td><p>34,723</p></td><td><p>-</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>0
- 12 Months</p></td><td><p>23,456</p></td><td><p>67%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>12 –
18 Months</p></td><td><p>3,745</p></td><td><p>11%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>18 – 24
Months</p></td><td><p>2,345</p></td><td><p>7%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>More than 24
Months</p></td><td><p>5,177</p></td><td><p>15%</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>Based
on the latest period for which data is available, the average number of days to reach
a decision on claims was <strong>391</strong>. This information is also for year 1
April 2022-31 March 2023 and can be found at the web address above.</p><p> </p><p>CICA
recognises that timely compensation can help victims in their recovery both practically
and emotionally. CICA aims to assess claims as quickly as possible and the majority
are assessed within 12 months. Each case must be considered on its own merits and
determined based on the evidence available to support the application.</p><p> </p><p>CICA
continually reviews its operating practices with the aim of improving the rate of
claims of assessed. Last year, the volume of claims resolved was 12% higher than in
the previous year and CICA provided £173m in compensation to victims of violent crime.</p>
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