Statement:
You will be safer in Portugal than in Papua New Guinea

In the Safest countries rating Portugal holds position #6 2022 out of 161 and Papua New Guinea is #93 out of 161 2022.
Position of Portugal is better than position of Papua New Guinea.
Portugal 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 Papua New Guinea

Referencies:

  1. The countries in the rating sorted by 'Score' in ascending order.
    Papua New Guinea 'Score' value is 2.05
    Portugal 'Score' value is 1.30