Apply for a copy of your Police Crime Incident report

You can obtain an abridged report containing information collected by WA Police Force about a criminal incident relating to a property or injury offence.
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The report is available to victims (or their representatives) and can be used to assist with the recovery of loss (e.g. insurance claim).

Apply for a Crime Incident report

Alternatively, you can print and complete a hard copy form (select the form that best relates to your circumstance):

  1. Individual use (PDF, 644KB)
  2. Authorised representative (PDF, 649KB)
  3. Personal representative (PDF, 684KB)

The information disclosed on this report varies based on the nature of the offence but may include the:

  • incident report number
  • victim’s name
  • time, date and location of the offence
  • description of the offence (e.g. burglary, assault)
  • description of involved property (e.g. stolen, damaged)
  • status of the investigation
  • offender’s name (only if convicted). Details of juvenile offenders and spent convictions cannot be released.

If the investigation hasn’t been completed when the initial application is submitted, a follow-up report will be provided to you once the investigation is completed at no cost.

Application requirements

Applicant

Definition

Requirements

IndividualIndividual or organisation nominated on the incident report as the victim.
  1. Completed application form.
  2. A copy of photo identification (driver’s licence, passport).
    N.B. If the applicant is the owner of a business listed as a victim, then proof of business ownership is required.
  3. Payment.
Authorised representative
  • Insurer
  • Legal Practitioner
  • Loss Assessor
  • Investigator
  • Employee/Employer
  1. Completed application form or written application on company letterhead.
  2. Letter of consent signed by listed victim authorising the release of information to the representative.
  3. Payment.
Personal representative
  • Parent / guardian (where involved party is incapable of applying)
  • Administrator
  • Executor
  • Power of attorney
  1. Completed application form or written application.
  2. Documentary proof of representation (e.g. court order, birth certificate etc. outlining relationship to victim).
  3. A copy of photo identification of representative (driver's licence, passport).
  4. Payment.

Fees and additional information

View the WA Police Force information fees

For assistance with your application, please contact Public Access on 08 6229 5900 or publicaccess@police.wa.gov.au.

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