Statement:
You will be safer in New Zealand than in Equatorial Guinea

In the Safest countries rating New Zealand holds position #2 2022 out of 161 and Equatorial Guinea is #59 out of 161 2022.
Position of New Zealand is better than position of Equatorial Guinea.
New Zealand 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 Equatorial Guinea

Referencies:

  1. Safest countries 2022 by GLOBAL PEACE INDEX
    The countries in the rating sorted by 'Score' in ascending order.
    Equatorial Guinea 'Score' value is 1.86
    New Zealand 'Score' value is 1.27