ECCB Media Training for ECCU Police Officers

Eastern Caribbean Central Bank

Data Storytelling Tips for Communicating Crime Statistics

3. Provide Context, Not Just Numbers

Instead of “There were 120 robberies last year”, say “Robberies increased by 15% to 120 last year, with hotspots in downtown and residential areas

4 . Explain the “Why” Behind Trends

Example – “Homicides among young males increased in 2024. This rise is linked to gang activity in parish X”

Transforming the ECCU Through Innovation and Collective Action

28-Mar-25

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