Criminal Damage is when deliberate damage is caused to your property, it often occurs at home addresses or to vehicles and has financial as well as emotional impacts.
Criminal Damage is when deliberate damage is caused to your property, it often occurs at home addresses or to vehicles and has financial as well as emotional impacts.
Common types of Criminal Damage include broken windows or doors, and damage to fencing. Aggravated forms of Criminal Damage include arson and other type of damage that result in risk of injury.
Examples of Criminal Damage include arson, forced entry into a property, graffiti on a public building, and destruction/damage of items belonging to another. Even if the items damaged can be repaired, offenders can still be prosecuted.
If someone has deliberately destroyed or caused permanent damage to something that belongs to you, then you are a victim of criminal damage.
It can be really upsetting when something that is important to you (maybe something you’ve treasured or saved up for) is deliberately damaged or broken by other people. It can also make you feel scared or unsafe, if the damage happens to your home.
Remember that it’s never your fault. Only the offender is to blame and nobody has the right to damage or destroy your things.
We all react differently to events in our lives, but feeling distressed, confused, anxious or angry are all perfectly normal. Being a victim of Criminal Damage can be frightening and may leave you feeling vulnerable and worried about how secure you and your property are. If you’ve been affected by Criminal Damage it is quite normal to:
If you are feeling afraid, angry or any other emotions, it can be hard to handle. Here are some things you can do:
VCAS facilitated getting my damaged window repaired and my Care Officer was always there for me, offering advice and support. Colleen is a superstar!