Statement:
You will be less safe in The USA than in Ireland

In the Safest countries rating The USA holds position #128 ²⁰²² out of 161 and Ireland is #3 out of 161 ²⁰²².
Position of The USA 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 The USA

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
   The USA	'Score' value is	2.44