Statement:
You will be less safe in The Gambia than in The Netherlands

In the Safest countries rating The Gambia holds position #44 ²⁰²² out of 161 and The Netherlands is #21 out of 161 ²⁰²².
Position of The Gambia 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 The Gambia

Referencies:

1. Safest countries ²⁰²² by GLOBAL PEACE INDEX

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

   The Gambia	'Score' value is	1.79
   The Netherlands	'Score' value is	1.52