Impact Statement for Business

If your business was the victim of a crime and you told the police, you can make an Impact Statement for Business (ISB).

By making an ISB, you can describe how the crime has affected the business. Examples may include:

• money lost
• stolen goods
• property damage
• loss of custom

The court can use the ISB when deciding on a sentence for the offender.

Who can make an ISB

Any business or enterprise (including charities) can make an ISB.

Only one person from the business should make the statement. Usually, that will be the director, manager or owner. That person does not have to be a witness to the crime, but they may need to give evidence in court.

When to make an ISB

You can make an ISB when giving a witness statement to the police. Or you can do it later using our downloadable form.

You'll need to submit the ISB before any court hearing begins, or you'll lose the opportunity to make one.

Make an ISB

Download and complete our form.

We'll ask you for:

• details of how the crime affected the business
• the name of the police officer assisting you
• a crime number

Once you've completed the form, please email or post it to your police contact.