That rather depends, I would think, on whether you are one of the unlucky multitude who happen to live in one of the many places around the world where other people are trying to kill you.
While large, organised, wars between nations have declined, there are still many conflicts devastating the lives of our fellow human beings, and several which threaten more than just the local population.
Statistically the world may be more peaceful, but in reality that does not necessarily equate to more safety.