Statement:
You will be less safe in Bulgaria than in Belgium

In the Safest countries rating Bulgaria holds position #24 ²⁰²² out of 161 and Belgium is #22 out of 161 ²⁰²².
Position of Bulgaria is worse than position of Belgium.
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.

   Belgium	'Score' value is	1.53
   Bulgaria	'Score' value is	1.54