Statement:
The level of criminal activities is higher in Syria than in Montenegro

In the The Most Criminal Countries rating Syria holds position #10 ²⁰²² out of 139 and Montenegro is #87 out of 139 ²⁰²².
Position of Syria is worse than position of Montenegro.
Syria is leader 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 Montenegro

Referencies:

1. The Most Criminal Countries ²⁰²² by Numbeo

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

   Montenegro	'Crime Index' value is	40.39
   Syria	'Crime Index' value is	67.47