Statement:
You will be safer in Croatia than in Panama

In the Safest countries rating Croatia holds position #14 2022 out of 161 and Panama is #63 out of 161 2022.
Position of Croatia is better than position of Panama.
Croatia 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 Panama

Referencies:

  1. Safest countries 2022 by GLOBAL PEACE INDEX
    The countries in the rating sorted by 'Score' in ascending order.
    Croatia 'Score' value is 1.44
    Panama 'Score' value is 1.88