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

In the Safest countries rating Ukraine holds position #151 2022 out of 161 and New Zealand is #2 out of 161 2022.
Position of Ukraine is worse than position of New Zealand.
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 Ukraine

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
    Ukraine 'Score' value is 2.97