Statement:
The level of criminal activities is higher in South Africa than in Trinidad and Tobago

In the The Most Criminal Countries rating South Africa holds position #4 ²⁰²² out of 139 and Trinidad and Tobago is #6 out of 139 ²⁰²².
Position of South Africa is worse than position of Trinidad and Tobago.
Both countries are leaders of the "The Most Criminal Countries" rating. So it is wise to avoid visiting the country or, at least, you need to take additional actions to protect your life and belongings, compared to most countries of the World.

Referencies:

1. The Most Criminal Countries ²⁰²² by Numbeo

   The countries in the rating sorted by 'Crime Index' in descending order.

   South Africa	'Crime Index' value is	75.37
   Trinidad and Tobago	'Crime Index' value is	70.57