Under UCR, which are considered Private Body Parts?

• A. arms, legs, back
• B. ears, nose
• C. breasts, buttocks, genital area, groin, inner thighs (clothed or unclothed)
• D. ankles, wrists

Answer: (C)

Under UCR, private body parts are those sexually sensitive areas that are typically covered by clothing and are treated as protected in reporting. The set that includes breasts, buttocks, genital area, groin, and inner thighs—and notes that this applies whether clothed or unclothed—matches this definition, making it the best answer. Regions like arms, legs, back, ears, nose, ankles, or wrists aren’t considered private body parts in this context, because they aren’t the areas UCR flags as sexually sensitive for purpose of classification and data collection. Understanding this helps when coding offenses related to sexual content or exposure, where identifying private parts matters for consistent reporting.