Statement:
You will be less safe in Portugal than in New Zealand

In the Safest countries rating Portugal holds position #6 2022 out of 161 and New Zealand is #2 out of 161 2022.
Position of Portugal is worse than position of New Zealand.
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.
    New Zealand 'Score' value is 1.27
    Portugal 'Score' value is 1.30