Intimidation in UCR is reported how and involves what behavior?

• A. Only report in DV section; threats by written or verbal means without weapon, causing fear of bodily harm
• B. Always a felony; requires weapon display
• C. Only physical assault with injury
• D. Property crime category

Answer: (A)

Intimidation in UCR centers on threats that cause fear of bodily harm, delivered without a weapon and by written or verbal means. The key factor is the effect—the fear of harm—rather than actual injury or contact. Because intimidation often involves a domestic context where threats influence a person’s safety within a relationship, it is reported in the Domestic Violence section of UCR. This means it does not require physical assault or weapon use, and it is not categorized as a property crime. So the best description is threats made in writing or verbally that cause fear of bodily harm, with no weapon involved, reported in the DV section.