Statement:
You will be less safe in Costa Rica than in The Netherlands

In the Safest countries rating Costa Rica holds position #38 ²⁰²² out of 161 and The Netherlands is #21 out of 161 ²⁰²².
Position of Costa Rica is worse than position of The Netherlands.
The Netherlands 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 Costa Rica

Referencies:

1. Safest countries ²⁰²² by GLOBAL PEACE INDEX

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

   Costa Rica	'Score' value is	1.73
   The Netherlands	'Score' value is	1.52