Statement:
You will be safer in The Netherlands than in Ecuador

In the Safest countries rating The Netherlands holds position #21 2022 out of 161 and Ecuador is #81 out of 161 2022.
Position of The Netherlands is better than position of Ecuador.
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 Ecuador

Referencies:

  1. Safest countries 2022 by GLOBAL PEACE INDEX
    The countries in the rating sorted by 'Score' in ascending order.
    Ecuador 'Score' value is 1.99
    The Netherlands 'Score' value is 1.52