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

In the Safest countries rating Mauritania holds position #111 2022 out of 161 and Belgium is #22 out of 161 2022.
Position of Mauritania is worse than position of Belgium.
Belgium 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 Mauritania

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
    Mauritania 'Score' value is 2.19