Statement:
You will be less safe in Bhutan than in New Zealand

In the Safest countries rating Bhutan holds position #19 ²⁰²² out of 161 and New Zealand is #2 out of 161 ²⁰²².
Position of Bhutan is worse than position of New Zealand.
Both countries are leaders of the "Safest countries" rating. In general, you can feel safe. But keep in mind to not be too relaxed. Criminal threats exist in each country, compared to most countries of the World.

Referencies:

1. Safest countries ²⁰²² by GLOBAL PEACE INDEX

   The countries in the rating sorted by 'Score' in ascending order.

   Bhutan	'Score' value is	1.48
   New Zealand	'Score' value is	1.27