Liam548
Yes a IMCR or IR Pilot is safer it has to be? Someone who uses an IMCR as per its original intention has a safeguard or insurance policy built into his skills incase he/she gets into conditions where VFR cannot be continued safely.
Where it becomes questionable is to what extent it is used. If an IMCR or infact an IR are used to fly in nearly all weather then the quality or experience of the IMCR/IR pilot comes into play as well as the aircraft he/she are flying.
But with a straight question the answer has to be Yes you will be safer having the extra training of instrument flying.
Whether flying VFR or IFR both can be safe as long as you fly within your own and the aircraft limits.
If you can afford it go for it
Pace