The largest category was Violent Crime, followed by Anti Social Behaviour. Yes every area has something that people will never like, but this review is nonsense and offensive to the people who enjoy doing whatever they are allowed to - as long as it doesn't effect anyone else. While some appear to have been written to simply stir up a reaction, we can't help but take the comments to heart, Sign up to our daily email newsletter for all the latest news from across the country as well as breaking news delivered direct to your inbox. Clearly intended to be slightly tongue in cheek but in practice bought by people whose tongues are less in their cheeks and more worming into their own [], Read More from Harpenden the smuggest town in the smuggest county, Hitchin, allegedly one of the happiest places to live in the country. places to live in England, coming in 11th with 96 victim-based crimes per 1,000 people - however, it is the number one worst place for robbery and theft. This one Hatfield review says: "Take the average new town. Once again Stevenage appears in the top five, with one more crime in January than sixth placed Hoddesdon. Its like Vicki Pollard in real life". We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. This statement came from another reviewer who used far too 'colourful' words to be published, apart from that one sentence. Staffordshire places to live ranked best to worst. What it's actually like: Letchworth is known for having the first roundabout in the UK and is one of the first new towns and first garden city. Crime data has revealed the most dangerous places to live in England and Wales, with one area in Northern England coming out on top. What the residents said: "I am scared to walk down to get a take away, because of the amount of youngsters that sit out side it impersonating whoever they want, if anyone dares stand up to the youths they reply, come round the corner where there are no cameras and youll get cut up. The voting for ilivehere.co.uk's annual 'Worst Place To Live In England' list is approaching its "Looking for a relaxing break somewhere other than the shopping centre? Wolverhamton. London does not even manage to secure a place in the top 10 most dangerous places to live in England, coming in 11th with 96 victim-based crimes per 1,000 people. What are your opinions about these towns? Hatfield is a hole. The best places to live in the UK in 2022 - full list. Appearing at the top of the list with a huge 18.54 per cent chance of being crowned the worst place to live is Peterborough followed by Liverpool and Henley-On We believe that all these places deserve more than just a crappy comment, that's why next to anonymous critics, we have shared our views. But we've gone to WGC many times and have never experienced such things - similarly to 99 per cent of the residents. It couldn't be simpler and it takes seconds - simply click here OR here, enter your email address and follow the instructions. In January there were a series of incidents in Stevenage, as well as nearby Hitchin, of a man exposing himself to passersby after driving up to them and asking for directions. from Harpenden the smuggest town in the smuggest county, from Kings Langley: A Hertfordshire village of very little, from Watford Every day is the day of the living dead, from Bishops Stortford The Planners Dream Goes Wrong, from Mill End: inches from the cancerous smog of junction 17 on the M25, from Borehamwood A symptom of our times, from Stevenage is a town where you keep your head down when walking, from Baldock: better than the surrounding areas but still not the best. the glebe, with similar problems. East Herts also recorded ten bicycle thefts alone in January. Please don't stay away from Tring, it's lovely and deserves a good reputation. You will leave with a combination of emotional and physical scarring. It couldn't be simpler and it takes seconds - simply click here OR here, enter your email address and follow the instructions. It only takes 30 minutes to get from Watford to the centre of the city. St Albans on the edge of London comes in number 1 on the list. Please disable your adblocker.We use ads to pay the bills.No tickey-no washy! They also mention that there is nothing to do there apparently. Boasting an array of popular market towns, such as Bishops Stortford and Hert "The longer I spend in the supermarket, I become more convinced that I am the only living person within several miles. Every one of them is dressed head to toe in clothing from Sports Direct. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. South Oxhey, I am scared to go and get a take away. Something went wrong, please try again later. Its like vicki pollard in real life. Herts park in town among England's 'top 50 worst to live' set for 1m transformation Herts council's 104m scheme to improve A120 and A602 needs more money Story Saved Another person who moved to Hemel from Dunstable said: "After living in Dunstable for the first 11 years of my life, and going to primary school in Luton, I didnt think it could get much worse. "Before Big Brother, you could browse music at Woolworths before strolling across the road to a charming independent bookshop. We all know that Hertfordshire is one of the best counties in England, both for its outstanding natural beauty and its close links to London. Transport links to London are very convenient. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Sammi Ozone, 60, of Whitethorn Lane, was charged with murdering his stepfather, Nicholas Daher on January 4. But many Herts towns have featured on ILiveHere, a satirical website where anonymous critics magnify their harsh opinions on what they believe to be the worst places to live. More unusually it has a high number of 'other thefts' which is categorised as including theft by an employee, blackmail and making off without payment. It also has good commuting links to Cambridge and London both via train and car. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. There is a market that not many people go to every Thursday, but its good the the tradition keeps going. Areas covered by this policing area include the Jackmans Estate, the Grange Estate and Norton. "A characteristic which alone automatically pigeon holes this place as the faceless suburbia and prime industrial scale manufacturing site that it is.". It's often difficult to find a bad word to say about our county. "Stevenage is a town where you generally just keep your head down as when you walk about, eye contact is not encouraged.". And although Dunstable town centre leaves a lot to be desired, i never got in any bother there, nor on my many trips to the Galxy in Luton, even though i was mocked at J.F.K for coming from the ********.". The grey pallor of the concrete matches the skin tone of the locals. There seems to be this stereotype in Hertford that everyone is rich and of an 'upper class' which of course isn't true. Moving southwest and the living conditions become far safer, with Cornwall, Devon, Surrey and Hertfordshire all among the least dangerous places to live, Get the pick of the week's best stories and fascinating features direct to your inbox every Saturday and Sunday morning in our exclusive Weekender newsletter. The reviewer goes on to say that there are many 'undesirables' who live in the village which certainly isn't the case. Stevenage North includes the old town, St Nicholas, and the area around Lister Hospital. EAST Hertfordshire has been crowned as the best place to live in Britain, according to a quality of life survey. The old town felt like Hertfordshire, this felt like London. There were also 15 incidents of possession of weapons, which includes knifes and guns. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. "Imagine the kind of noise that you might make if trying to talk with an oversized boiled egg in your mouth Well done, you have now achieved something close to the conversational skills of a Watford ****.". But it doesn't surprise any of us when we hear that someone has something bad to say about one of the areas in our county. There are some buildings in Hatfield that would require renovation. Oakmere Park in Potters Bar is enjoyed by many all year round, The centre of Welwyn Garden City is full of green space, Watford - "Every day is the day of the living dead". According to the website 'ilivehere.co.uk', both Cheshunt and Hatfield are currently on the list and in the running for being named the worst place to live for this year. "Im told, by parents, keep to the public places. Each day we'll be sending you a selection of our top stories from across our county, as well as breaking news so you can be the first to know. A controversial list has been released of the 'worst places to live in England', with a town in the south-east of the country taking out the top - or bottom - spot. I could not of been more wrong. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Only in North Watford, police have dealt with a total of 457 street level crime incidents. Also, Welwyn is indeed boring in the good parts and HIGH crime in the The most dangerous policing areas were: This may come as a surprise that East Herts Rural policing area has the highest number of crimes. I went to school, worked and got around the town on a daily basis and got to learn the lay of the land and how it changed from an early age. Wiltshire is the safest place to live in England and Wales, with the lowest rates of both crime and violent offences. Probably Borehamwood and Watford areas. These areas have been named amongst the 'worst places to live in Hertfordshire' and we don't understand why. They go on to say there is actually a criteria to living in Kings Langley, however. While Ilkley is the overall winner, Sunday Times also produced a regional breakdown of the best places to live. As with the rest of the most dangerous areas antisocial behaviour and violence and sexual offences top the crimes committed with 85 and 49 respectively. "All the little rude boys walking like they have been shot in the leg and the mouthy little tarts walking down the town with half a bottle of vodka and coke! Wombourne (1,166) 25. The novelty quickly wore off. They said: "The squid like tentacles of the Big Brother studio have caught Borehamwoods main thoroughfare and have dragged it towards their murky cultural abyss. Stevenage is also home to Knebworth House as well as a variety of stunning natural parks, making it one of the most attractive areas in the county. Cheshunt. I'm sorry but this again is just utter nonsense. After all, we know we live in one of the UK's best counties and we've got plenty of proof. But let's face it, this doesn't describe the Watford we know and love. "In WGC they throw stones at you or those tiny McDonald's milk cartons. There are plenty of green spaces and all the gardens are kept well in the area. "***** are swinging from the lamp posts in that town. If you go on Rightmove and find the cathedral on a map and draw a square 2 inches around it you will get the lovely properties along Fishpool Street (appearing in many period dramas). what ever happened to staying in and watching Blue Peter and Byker Grove?". Growing up in St. Nicholas, the Oval was a dont go area, the oval mob [], Read More from Stevenage is a town where you keep your head down when walking, Where do i start with Baldock? There is also a tube station which can take you to Baker Street or Aldgate. You may not have known, but Watford was also the biggest printing centre in the world and many advances in printing were made here. 1. That is, if youre the sort of person that gains immense pleasure from sitting in a barber shop and admiring ones self in the mirror. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. One of the articles reads: "The infamous sign denoting ones fateful arrival on the boundary of Watford should read something like 'Wotfud *** off!'. Slating the town's residents and stereotyping is very uncalled for - the town is home to a number of very good residents and the community is arguably one of the best things about the area. We're lucky to say we have towns like Tring, Harpenden, Bishop's Stortford and even the city of St Albans so it does confuse us when we hear such bad reviews of the area. Bolton. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. "All the little rude boys walking like they have been shot in the leg and the mouthy little tarts walking down the town with half a bottle of vodka and coke! Why Watford is the worst place to live in Hertfordshire 33. Sign up to the HertsLive newsletter below for the latest news straight to your inbox: If you want to stay in the know with all the latest news, reviews and features from HertsLive then you can sign up to our daily newsletter email. While some appear to have been written to simply stir up a reaction, we can't help but take the comments to heart. I hear you say. Torquay have lost three games on the trot now and are deeply embroiled in a relegation battle and looks like it could go down to the wire. What is our opinion: Watford is a vibrant and culturally diverse town with a mix of dining and entertainment experiences. Harpenden the smuggest town in the smuggest county, Kings Langley: A Hertfordshire village of very little, Watford Every day is the day of the living dead, Bishops Stortford The Planners Dream Goes Wrong, Mill End: inches from the cancerous smog of junction 17 on the M25, Stevenage is a town where you keep your head down when walking, Baldock: better than the surrounding areas but still not the best, Barry is full of gobby, free loading, "i'm hard" arseholes, Luton - not as bad as it was, but still dicey, Northampton: dangerous at night, unpleasant during the day, Leicester: feel threatened by the sheer amount of 'Roadmen', Bermondsey: full of dangerous, inbred, Sarf London sh*tbags, Carlin How: it's now like walking through Beirut, Yeovil, Chavtopia ten years later- the final chavter. 'Shops cinema, fast food all under one roof'. When the town comes in to view from the [], Read More from Watford Every day is the day of the living dead, Ive lived in Bishops Stortford for the past seven years and the best words I can think of to describe the experience are more frustrating than a spoon with a hole in it. With an average price of 217,000, its more affordable than the southeast average of 240,000. Many of those who became a celebrity honed their craft at Borehamwoods famous Elstree Studios. Abingdon. This reviewer said: "This pit of Southern England boasts only the most tenuous of links with London, in so far as it is on the London Underground network, even if it be the penultimate stop on the Metropolitan Line. Northern England has been named as the most dangerous place to live in the UK, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Borehamwood is well known for being the home of Channel 4's infamous show, Big Brother. Man I hate this place.". 60's house but in a really nice, quiet road St Albans - the best bit is again the character properties close to the station. Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden is a film studio dedicated to the Harry Potter wizarding world. Other crimes committed with significant numbers include vehicle crime (69), Criminal damage and arson (87) and shoplifting (49). WebSt Albans is one of the cheapest places to live in Hertfordshire. If you want to stay in the know with all the latest news, reviews and features from HertsLive then you can sign up to our daily newsletter email. Netflix and Ricky Gervais even loves it there since they keep coming back to film his hit show, After Life. How could anyone think it's bad - it's a lovely village! Leicester: not recommended as a holiday destination, I lived here, North Devon: the second home ghost-coast nightmare, Cardiff: Shell suit, no job and dinner plate earrings required. Violence and sexual offences (76) and antisocial behaviour (80) take the top two most committed crimes in Letchworth and Baldock in January. Well not a lot really Budgens closed in 2005 and was replaced by M&S, which has demoted the working of Tesco tills to profession of choice for the scary looking oddballs of Tring. What the residents said: "I used to visit Welwyn Garden City (or should that be Welwyn Garden Sh*ty) all the time, when I lived in Stevenage. "Occasionally you hear one of them emit a strange noise, in an unknown language as they shuffle along.". The next most dangerous is Elstree and Borehamwood, and Stevenage 32. Cheshunt East covers from the M25 north to Halehide Lane and eastwards of the A10 Great Cambridge Road to the Lea Valley canal. "Then why not take a holiday in scenic Hemel Hempstead? In a desperate bid to help protect members of the public, volunteers in the area have started handing out stab packs to stem the never-ending tide of bloodshed. The latest figures from www.police.uk are for the month of January, with 9,114 crimes committed across the county during that period. There were a total of 459 street level crime incidents in Pin Green and 437 crimes in Bedwell in August 2022. The most notable incident in Cleveland from last year occurred in May, when a 26-year-old man suffered serious injuries outside The Keys in Yarm, near Stockton on Tees. The shopping centre is very close to the station and its architecture is quite different to the average shopping complex. The person wrote: "Many people will be familiar with the name from the tragic train crash that happened here, an event that I myself witnessed. We'll have you know that Watford is very much alive and buzzing with life, thank you. However one reviewer isn't a fan of what this has done to the town. What the residents said : "More like Welwyn Garden S*****. It was disgusting when it was built and its got worse every day since.". WGC is another of Hertfordshire's prettiest towns that is considered to be an 'upmarket' place for those wanting to buy new homes. All of the top five areas for crime are in the north of England, and all come in well above the national average of 92.6 crimes. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 34. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Well it may be wrong but they've written in a very elegant way - it's almost deceiving. "But I am sad to say that I was more traumatised by the behaviour of the indigenous populace, the sheer bovine stupidity of the residents of this town planning nightmare of a town. The latest data from Cleveland Police force, which is one of the UKs smallest forces, reported that they collected nearly 200 knives and sharp objects in one year. Some of the developments are impressive. "Head into town on a Friday night and find yourself staring at groups of the local teenagers who believe theyre high end drug dealers carrying knives down the front of their trousers. WebTop 10 Worst Crime Areas in Hertfordshire Watford (583 crimes in Dec 2022) See Details Pin Green, Stevenage (358 crimes in Dec 2022) See Details Highfield, Dacorum (356 There is a high Slating the town's residents and stereotyping is very uncalled for - the town is home to a number of very good schools we'll have this person know! For the latest events in your area, enter your postcode below: The town's nightlife is also widely renowned, with many clubs and bars proving popular with people outside of the county, especially those coming in from north London. It's often the norm for British people to criticise the areas they live in. The largest park is Cassiobury Park, which has won an award and is ranked in the top ten parks in the whole country. We think the person who wrote this should mind their own business. "Tring is now largely run by an self elected, over opinionated closed group FB page called Everything Tring, poorly parked cars, dog poo and fireworks are debated on here with everyone putting in their opinions, whether you are interested or not. Like Tring, Berkhamsted is also in the borough of Dacorum and is one of Hertfordshire's nicest areas with fancy houses, nice cars and even better residents. Fareham, South East 3. It has a twinned town in France. It goes on to say: "Avoid this place like the plague. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The last two places mentioned on the ILiveHere list are St Albans and Highfield, Dacorum. They wrote: "A lot of locals still cling to the idea that Kings Langley is still a village. All opinion articles are for entertainment purposes only and are satire. White Lion Square seems abandoned and it would look better with more flowers or greenery. Firstly, the McDonald's hasn't been there for a number of years so this review is likely to be out of date and the city is definitely not viewed like this now. While ranking them by the number of crimes committed in January there is also data on what crimes were being committed in the area. "The grey pallor of the concrete matches the skin tone of the locals. What it's actually like: Welwyn Garden City was the second garden city founded in England. So while it has plenty to offer today, it's clear that Watford has been a popular area with a fascinating history for decades. Not wishing to chance a violent death at the hands of the locals, I leave quickly. I checked your top 10 first, and then had a quick browse through recent archives. One of Yarn Clans redeeming features though is the capacity to forget.". Property firm CBRE, agrees, having once placed Potters Bar seventh in its list of top 10 places to live for people commuting into London. Cheshunt East comes in fourth in the most dangerous areas although again its top two crimes were antisocial behaviour (105) and violence and sexual offences (64). WebWorst? Cleveland Police in Northern England seized nearly 200 knives and sharp objects in one year. Aylesbury in Bucks has been named the worst place to live in England by its own residents, who hit out at traffic and crime Credit: Getty 7 Huddersfield in West East Hertfordshire, East of England 2. Another scathing review of popular city St Albans has left us confused. "I remember moving to a country village and was just so nice to have kids their greet you with pleasantries instead of foul language/threats when you wouldnt give them money or a cigarette etc. The area is known to be safe, but according to one reviewer, keeping your head down is the best and safest option. It has plenty of natural green open spaces with Broadway Gardens, which features a spectacular water fountain, being a popular spot for both locals and tourists. However, the difference between the old and new town in Hertfordshire's Hemel Hempstead is truly something worth seeing. There were a total of 707 street level crime incidents in Watford in August 2022. Transcript: Trump attorneys Drew Findling and Jennifer Little on; Transcript: Reps. Mike Gallagher and Raja Krishnamoorthi on; We hope this false review doesn't turn people away from the town. What's more, they definitely do not go off here all year round. 3. Hertfordshire is becoming more and more popular with city-dwellers looking for a slice of the quiet life in their droves. Someone else said: "Every day is the day of the living dead in Watford. 28. The town is charming during the day and has great nightlife. This has meant trips to a large supermarket in Watford. This is untrue and we'd guess the person who wrote this was joking. What is our opinion: Welwyn Garden City was the second garden city founded in England. Watford also has a huge shopping mall with countless top end high street brands and an array of restaurants. 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None of them ever smile. I was pretty surprised that my chavinated town, St. Albans, was not included. We all know that Hertfordshire is one of the best counties in England, both for its outstanding natural beauty and its close links to London. What is our opinion: "There are many towns worth exploring around our beautiful county, big and small, which are full of diversity and their own communities. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. The Facebook group is also a place where people can socialise, meet virtually and communicate with things most people in the town need to see. While many expected London and Greater Manchester as the most violent and crime-ridden areas in England and Wales, the northern county of Cleveland - which includes Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Cleveland and Stockton-on-Tees - claimed the top spot. This reviewer claims that while Kings Langley has "very little" it is more commonly known as "the traffic jam between the M25 and the M1". The fastest train to London St Pancras takes 20 minutes, the There were 41 incidents of criminal damage and arson and 23 vehicle crimes in Stevenage North in January. People in Hatfield are friendly and welcoming. Watford lower high street with all shops shut during the first lockdown. The main centre is buzzing with people and has great energy and excitement. (Yea Right) All the local asbos ******* down the complex, using Mcdonalds toilets and trying to sneak into the bowling alley bar, thinking if they put there hoods up no one will notice then. WebAll opinion articles are for entertainment purposes only and are satire. Featherstone (1,062) A typical day in Berko means getting jumped at least 3 times, getting shattered glass sprayed at you from underage ***** and ********* who are drinking on the street next to the Sports Centre and finally, when you thought it was all over, you get jumped again. What it's actually like: Watford is a vibrant and culturally diverse town with a mix of dining and entertainment experiences. Out of all of Hertfordshire's larger towns and cities, Waltham Cross is the most dangerous. WebTop 10 Worst Crime Areas in Herefordshire Hereford (384 crimes in Nov 2022) See Details Bartonsham, Hereford (378 crimes in Dec 2022) See Details Blackmarstone, Hereford "When the town comes in to view from the M1 link road, it becomes apparent that Watford has not demolished the ugly concrete buildings that most towns pulled down in the late 1990s. 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