Crime of violence, is whether the has been the infliction or threat of force or the doing of a hostile act, R (August) v. Criminal Injuries Panel (CA), (2001) 2 WLR 1452.
May be committed when there is no use of force, but the victim is put in reasonable fear of immediate physical harm, Regina (August) v. Criminal Injuries Panel (CA), (2001) 2 WLR 1452.
Includes personal injury caused by arson and by poisoning, R. (August) v. Criminal Injuries Panel (CA), (2001) QB LR 774.