Statement:
You will be safer in Portugal than in South Africa

In the Safest countries rating Portugal holds position #6 2022 out of 161 and South Africa is #117 out of 161 2022.
Position of Portugal is better than position of South Africa.
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 South Africa

Referencies:

  1. Safest countries 2022 by GLOBAL PEACE INDEX
    The countries in the rating sorted by 'Score' in ascending order.
    Portugal 'Score' value is 1.30
    South Africa 'Score' value is 2.28