Turks and Caicos Islands Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Turks and Caicos Islands
US State Department Travel Advisory
Exercise Increased Caution
Updated March 4, 2025
Turks and Caicos Islands recorded 76.3 intentional homicides per 100,000 people in 2022, a rate that is among the highest in the world. That places Turks and Caicos Islands #1 of 195 countries by homicide rate, compared with the Americas average of 20.8 per 100,000 and a world average of 5.2. Homicide rates have risen 542% over the past decade (from 11.9 in 2013). For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Turks and Caicos Islands at Level 2 of 4: Exercise Increased Caution.
Homicide Rate
76.3 /100k
Safety Rank
#195 of 195
Travel Advisory
Level 2 of 4
Data Year
2022
Homicide Rate Trend (1992-2022)
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people. Homicide rates have risen 542% over the past decade (from 11.9 in 2013). Source: UNODC via World Bank.
How Turks and Caicos Islands Compares
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people, latest available year per country.
Who Is Affected
In Turks and Caicos Islands, the homicide rate for men is 1.9× higher than the rate for women — 11.3 vs 6.0 per 100,000 (2014).
Homicide victims per 100,000 of each sex. Source: UNODC via World Bank.
Safety for Travelers
Summary of the current US State Department advisory for Turks and Caicos Islands:
Updated to reflect information on traveling with firearms and ammunition. Exercise increased caution in the Turks and Caicos Islands due to crime . Country Summary: Most crime occurs in Providenciales. Police may have limited investigatory resources. U.S. Embassy Nassau, located in The Bahamas, provides consular services (including assistance to victims of crime) for U.S. citizens in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Firearms and ammunition, including single bullets brought by mistake in carry-on bags or luggage , are illegal.
Level 1
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 2
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 3
Reconsider Travel
Level 4
Do Not Travel
About This Data
Homicide figures are intentional homicides per 100,000 people, compiled by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and published by the World Bank (indicator VC.IHR.PSRC.P5). Homicide is the most reliably comparable crime statistic across countries because definitions of other offences (assault, theft, robbery) vary widely between national legal systems and reporting practices.
Travel advisory levels are issued by the US Department of State and updated continuously. They reflect risks to travelers including crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health, and natural disasters — not only crime rates. Countries report crime data with different lags; the most recent available year is shown for each metric.
Turks and Caicos Islands Population & Demographics
Population of 46,535, growth trends, economy, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Turks and Caicos Islands safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Turks and Caicos Islands at Level 2 of 4 (Exercise Increased Caution). The homicide rate of 76.3 per 100,000 is among the highest in the world.
What is the crime rate in Turks and Caicos Islands?
Turks and Caicos Islands has an intentional homicide rate of 76.3 per 100,000 people (2022, World Bank/UNODC), ranking #1 of 195 countries.
What is the US travel advisory level for Turks and Caicos Islands?
Turks and Caicos Islands is currently at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Advisory levels range from Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) to Level 4 (Do Not Travel).
How does crime in Turks and Caicos Islands compare to other countries?
Turks and Caicos Islands's homicide rate of 76.3 per 100,000 is above the world average of 5.2 and above the Americas average of 20.8.