Statement:
You will be safer in New Zealand than in Serbia

In the Safest countries rating New Zealand holds position #2 2022 out of 161 and Serbia is #52 out of 161 2022.
Position of New Zealand is better than position of Serbia.
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 Serbia

Referencies:

  1. Safest countries 2022 by GLOBAL PEACE INDEX
    The countries in the rating sorted by 'Score' in ascending order.
    New Zealand 'Score' value is 1.27
    Serbia 'Score' value is 1.83