Will a common assault show up on a crb check?

Answer 1

Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks were replaced by Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks in 2012. DBS checks will show all cautions, warnings, reprimands and final warnings that are not eligible for filtering.

A caution, reprimand or final warning for 'Common Assault' will become eligible for filtering (and stop showing up) if:

• it was not against a child or young person, and;
• it has been 6+ years since the caution/reprimand/final warning was issued (or 2+ years if the individual was under 18 when caution).

A conviction for 'Common Assault' wil become eligible for filtering (and stop showing up) if:

• it was not against a child or young person, and;
• it has been 11+ years since the date of conviction (5.5+ years if the individual was under 18 when convicted), and;
• the conviction did not result in a custodial sentence (whether served or otherwise), and;
• the idnividual being DBS checked does not have any other conviction offences.

Answer 2

A common assault will typically show up on a Basic DBS check, which is the most basic level of background check. However, it may not show up on a Standard or Enhanced DBS check unless it is relevant to the specific job role being applied for.