Statement:
You will be less safe in United Kingdom than in Ireland

In the Safest countries rating United Kingdom holds position #35 2022 out of 161 and Ireland is #3 out of 161 2022.
Position of United Kingdom is worse than position of Ireland.
Ireland 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 United Kingdom

Referencies:

  1. Safest countries 2022 by GLOBAL PEACE INDEX
    The countries in the rating sorted by 'Score' in ascending order.
    Ireland 'Score' value is 1.29
    United Kingdom 'Score' value is 1.67