Violence at work 2022/23
649,000
Incidents of violence at work in 2022/23 - Crime Survey England and Wales (CSEW)
292,000
Adults experienced violence at work in 2022/23 - Crime Survey England and Wales (CSEW)
Number of incidents of violence at work for adults of working age in employment 2022/23 (estimated 649,000 incidents)
Chart showing for 2022/23 estimated 649,000 incidents of violence at work of which 288,000 assaults and 360,000 threats.
| Type of incident | Number of incidents |
|---|---|
| Assaults | 288000 |
| Threats | 360000 |
Percentage of assaults on adults of working age in employment resulting in injury, 2022/23
Chart showing for 2022/23 estimated percentage of assaults that result in injury 41% and no injury 59%
| Assaulted | Number of assaults |
|---|---|
| Injury | 41 |
| No injury | 59 |
Types of injury resulting from assaults, 2022/23 as a percentage of all assaults resulting in an injury
Bar chart showing type of injury for those injured Minor bruising or black eye 28%, Severe bruising 6%, Scratches 10%, Cuts 3%, Other injuries 8%.
| Year | Number of incidents |
|---|---|
| Minor bruising or black eye | 28 |
| Severe bruising | 6 |
| Scratches | 10 |
| Cuts | 3 |
| Other injuries | 8 |
Notes
- ‘Other injuries’ includes puncture/stab wounds, broken bones, nose bleeds, broken nose, broken, lost or chipped teeth, dislocation, concussion or loss of consciousness, internal injuries, facial or head injuries or other injuries.
- Figures presented may not sum to 100. Figures may add to more than 100 as more than one type of physical injury may have been sustained or less than 100 as refusals and “Don’t know” answers are not presented
Source: Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW) for year ended March 2023
In January 2019, ONS published the first CSEW estimates based on a new methodology for handling repeat victimisation. This methodological change also included a small refinement to the survey weighting. More information can be found within this methodological note and slide pack.