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

In the Safest countries rating The Netherlands holds position #21 ²⁰²² out of 161 and Croatia is #14 out of 161 ²⁰²².
Position of The Netherlands is worse than position of Croatia.
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.

   Croatia	'Score' value is	1.44
   The Netherlands	'Score' value is	1.52