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

In the Safest countries rating Brazil holds position #129 ²⁰²² out of 161 and New Zealand is #2 out of 161 ²⁰²².
Position of Brazil is worse than position of New Zealand.
New Zealand is leader 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 Brazil

Referencies:

1. Safest countries ²⁰²² by GLOBAL PEACE INDEX

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

   Brazil	'Score' value is	2.46
   New Zealand	'Score' value is	1.27