In less danger, despite wild fears (5)
I believe the answer is:
safer
'in less danger' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'wild fears' is the wordplay.
'wild' is an anagram indicator.
'fears' is an anagram of 'SAFER'.
'despite' is the link.
(Other definitions for safer that I've seen before include "Fears (anag)" , "More secure" , "Less endangered" , "Less hazardous" , "Less risky" .)