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Turks and Caicos Islands - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

The advisory says to exercise increased caution in the Turks and Caicos Islands due to crime and reports no change to the advisory level or risk indicators. It notes that most crime occurs in Providenciales and that police may have limited investigative resources.

Settlement points with population estimates are used in GRUMP as a guide tovreallocation of population from rural areas to urban extents defined by stable night-time lights. The level of detail available in the settlement points database varies by country.
Illustrative image: Settlement points with population estimates are used in GRUMP as a guide tovreallocation of population from rural areas to urban extents defined by stable night-time lights. The level of detail available in the settlement points database varies by country. — SEDACMaps/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

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Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
6/10
Geographic reach
4/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Positivity
3/10
Urgency
3/10

Why it matters

The advisory identifies crime-related concerns for people in the Turks and Caicos Islands, particularly in Providenciales.

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