Statement:
You will be safer in The Netherlands than in South Africa

In the Safest countries rating The Netherlands holds position #21 ²⁰²² out of 161 and South Africa is #117 out of 161 ²⁰²².
Position of The Netherlands is better than position of South Africa.
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 South Africa

Referencies:

1. Safest countries ²⁰²² by GLOBAL PEACE INDEX

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

   The Netherlands	'Score' value is	1.52
   South Africa	'Score' value is	2.28