Its like Vicki Pollard in real life". As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Antisocial behaviour tops the lists of crimes committed in the area with 165 of the 634, however there were also 108 violent and sexual offences committed. 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. 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. 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 ********.". 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. Watford lower high street with all shops shut during the first lockdown. In one of the boutique shops on the High Street (between a Costa and a charity shop), they sell mugs that say Im terribly posh, Im from Harpenden. However, when it comes to outsiders doing the same, we are quick to defend our patches straight away. 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. I was pretty surprised that my chavinated town, St. Albans, was not included. Breaking News. 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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. They said: "Newcomers should remember though that to be a New Local one must work in London, leaving at about 6am to 7.30am (adding to the traffic) not returning home until 7pm or 8pm and only venture into the centre of Kings Langley on either Saturday or Sundays. The reviewer wrote: "I grew up near Watford, but as soon as I was old enough, I left to never return. Apparently you've got to avoid certain areas in Welwyn Garden City (WGC) otherwise kids will "throw stones at you". "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! 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 What the residents said: "Modern Hatfield came into creation during the slum clearances at the end of the war. 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It is on the edge of neighbouring county Essex, has great facilities for all and you'd struggle to find anyone in the area who could say a bad word about it. I think many of Hatfield's residents would argue there's a fair bit you can do around the town to keep you busy, and we're very fortunate to have The Galleria really. Hatfield is a hole. Violence and sexual offences (76) and antisocial behaviour (80) take the top two most committed crimes in Letchworth and Baldock in January. People in Hatfield are friendly and welcoming. Wiltshire is the safest place to live in England and Wales, with the lowest rates of both crime and violent offences. Staffordshire places to live ranked best to worst. However one reviewer isn't a fan of what this has done to the town. 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. A [], Read More from Baldock: better than the surrounding areas but still not the best, Sleezy old Letchworth. Tring is a historic market town in west Hertfordshire. What the residents said: "Every day is the day of the living dead in Watford. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. Signing up to the HertsLive newsletter means you'll get the latest news direct to your inbox each day. Cleveland is being labelled the 'crime capital of England' in light of the new figures. The Yarn Bombers do a fantastic job in bringing cheer to the town and those who do have their concerns about developments have the right to think what they want. For the latest news in your area, enter your postcode below: The review carries on but the words are far too 'colourful' for us to repeat. Satirical website iLiveHere has amassed quite the reputation for housing some of the most savage reviews of the 'worst places to live' in the UK, and we're gobsmacked to see so many Hertfordshire locations on the list. Sammi Ozone, 60, of Whitethorn Lane, was charged with murdering his stepfather, Nicholas Daher on January 4. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. What are your opinions about these towns? It couldn't be simpler and it takes seconds - simply click here OR here, enter your email address and follow the instructions. So, here are the 6 best places to live in Hertfordshire. It certainly looks nice [], Read More from Bishops Stortford The Planners Dream Goes Wrong, Emerging just centimetres from the cancerous smog of junction 17 on the M25, sits an old council estate going by the mind-bendingly imaginative name of Mill End. 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. An analysis of crime statistics from last year has shown where the most dangerous places to live are in Hertfordshire. 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. 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). Hart, South East 4. The old town felt like Hertfordshire, this felt like London. The fastest train to London St Pancras takes 20 minutes, the Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Per 1,000 they have just 58.1 crimes a year - 24.1 of which are violent. Tring is a historic market town in west Hertfordshire. We'll have you know that Watford is very much alive and buzzing with life, thank you. Wiltshire is the safest place to live in England and Wales, with the lowest rates of both crime and violent offences. 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. "There are grubby takeaways, betting shops and the occasional pawnbroker. Bolton. WebSt Albans is one of the cheapest places to live in Hertfordshire. "By far Trings darkest and more sinister underbelly are the militant Yarn Bombers when theyre not decorating the town with cute and creative knitted creations they are in running battles with the Town Council, County Council and other Twonky Wonk groups including Friends of Tring Memorial Garden. The most dangerous policing areas were: This may come as a surprise that East Herts Rural policing area has the highest number of crimes. "A characteristic which alone automatically pigeon holes this place as the faceless suburbia and prime industrial scale manufacturing site that it is.". As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Watford also has a huge shopping mall with countless top end high street brands and an array of restaurants. READ MORE: The primary, junior and middle schools rated 'good' by Ofsted. I could not of been more wrong. The shopping centre is very close to the station and its architecture is quite different to the average shopping complex. "Both are long gone, replaced by grubby takeaways, betting shops and the occasional pawnbroker.". You will leave with a combination of emotional and physical scarring. WebAll opinion articles are for entertainment purposes only and are satire. For sure the town centre is reasonably attractive, but its nothing compared to similar-size towns in other parts [], Read More from Hitchin one of lifes delusions, I grew up in Hoddesdon and as a child and teenager it was alright. Tring is possibly one of Hertfordshire's nicest towns but one resident isn't too happy about the 'constant' fireworks. 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. 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. The review reads: "Well what can i say apart from this lovely Hertfordshire town has turned into a east london ghetto!! Close to woodland and countryside, some reasonable pubs, safe town. It is in the borough of Dacorum and is a perfect mix for locals wanting a great high street, town centre and also countryside to escape for long walks and picturesque views. The high street is filled with many great shops which means you don't have to travel miles just to buy a pair of socks, and then there's the stunning Old Town. We think the person who wrote this should mind their own business. The victim survived the assault, which saw three people arrested and one man facing court accused of wounding. 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. 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. 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 There were also 25 criminal damage and arson offences and 18 offences where there was a possession of a weapon. 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. Signing up to the HertsLive newsletter means you'll get the latest news direct to your inbox each day. With an average price of 217,000, its more affordable than the southeast average of 240,000. Wombourne (1,166) 25. Stevenage town centre has been clearly marked out for social distancing, Watford high street was almost deserted in March, The Howard Centre in Welwyn Garden City has a range of chain shops inside, Borehamwood is home to Elstree Film Studios. But this is what the website iLiveHere.co.uk is for - it allows people to give an 'honest' opinion of the area they live in and there have been some savage reviews about areas we call home. 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 review reads: "Stevenage is a town where you generally just keep your head down as when you walk about, eye contact is not encouraged. I checked your top 10 first, and then had a quick browse through recent archives. 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. Fareham, South East 3. The largest park is Cassiobury Park, which has won an award and is ranked in the top ten parks in the whole country. There are some buildings in Hatfield that would require renovation. This next local reviewer said about Hertford: "The air is fetid with the haughty stench of smug self righteousness that can only be attained when the town's poorest are segregated into a desperate estate awash with all manner of opiates, fatty foods and feral children.". They also mention that there is nothing to do there apparently. Per 1,000 they have just 58.1 crimes a year - I moved away for a few years before returning in 2007 and initially was pleased to be returning to the town of my youth. Or at least that's the case for most of us. Wiltshire is the safest place to live in England and Wales, with the lowest rates of both crime and violent offences. Of the criminal damage crimes, 19 were committed in one night by Hertford teenager Anna Irvine who smashed 22,000 worth of shop windows in the town centre. Not wishing to chance a violent death at the hands of the locals, I leave quickly.". With small towns, garden cities and cosy villages, Herts is often referred to as the 'countryside' bursting with natural beauty and tranquillity. There were a total of 707 street level crime incidents in Watford in August 2022. 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 Weapons that have been confiscated of late included machetes, 10-inch Rambo knives and canisters of CS gas - a powerful type of tear gas used to control riots. "***** are swinging from the lamp posts in that town. While some appear to have been written to simply stir up a reaction, we can't help but take the comments to heart. Cheshunt. "To many of the locals, Kings Langley is the damn traffic jam that stops me getting on the M1 or the M25.". We hope this false review doesn't turn people away from the town. Dear oh dear. "The second impression you get is that the grey pallor of the concrete matches the skin tone of the locals. Every one of them is dressed head to toe in clothing from Sports Direct. The '11 worst places to live in Hertfordshire' according to sava The level of impoliteness is measurable in the form of the verbal and/or physical abuse you are certain to receive, as well as the mental torture incurred from being in close proximity to these **** parasitic organisms commonly known as Watfordites. 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. During lunchtime, the town is full and busy. 3. This isn't the way some locals have described the area, however. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. "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 campus of the University of Hertfordshire is new and stands out in comparison to other parts of the town. Letchworth was one town in Hertfordshire that saw a murder charge being brought. 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. There were a total of 707 street level crime incidents in Watford in August 2022. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Read More from Tring: So what has changed? Wolverhamton. Something went wrong, please try again later. The city is beautiful and is far from this. 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. 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. "If a teenager girl under 14 ain't got a pram and 2 kids then she ain't cool. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. 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. "Its a grey, depressing, ugly, negative place that the local authorities have given up on decades ago.". It read: "I found this site whilst surfing the web. 60's house but in a really nice, quiet road St Albans - the best bit is again the character properties close to the station. 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. Unfortunately for me, my parents chose to school me in Berko. Then there's Hatfield House that brings famous actors to the area and is generally a nice place to go all year around. A resident said: "Growing up in St. Nicholas, the Oval was a dont go area, the oval mob were always violent and you would hear of the other gangs around the town e.g. "If you like being offended by something or someone on behalf of someone or something you dont know anything about, and then why not join. "The crappy little shopping mall near the train station is a great place to walk past at night, if you like to be bothered by a load of bored drunken p***** off *****.". The area of Cleveland, in Yorkshire, made up of Hartlepool, Stockton-on-Tees and Middlesbrough in the northeast, recorded the worst crime figures for anywhere in the There is also a large shopping area called Borehamwood Shopping Park featuring big department stores. Today, a celebrity is anyone prepared to get their private parts out on television, preferably while being [], Read More from Borehamwood A symptom of our times, So what has changed? Something went wrong, please try again later. "The locals gather in menacing groups at random intervals on turning the high street into an obstacle course, eye contact with them is not recommended.". 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. This list gathered some of the most critical comments about seven towns across Hertfordshire. 33. People tell me that WGC isnt all that bad but thats not true at least in Stevenage the idiot ***** only shout out stuff at you when youre half way down the road, where as in WGC they throw stones at you or those tiny McDonalds milk cartons.". We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The latest figures from www.police.uk are for the month of January, with 9,114 crimes committed across the county during that period. This one Hatfield review says: "Take the average new town. Only in North Watford, police have dealt with a total of 457 street level crime incidents. What it's actually like: Welwyn Garden City was the second garden city founded in England. People around town are friendly and welcoming and, on the bustling streets, there were many people walking to and from other local places in Welwyn. While ranking them by the number of crimes committed in January there is also data on what crimes were being committed in the area. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. There were a total of 459 street level crime incidents in Pin Green and 437 crimes in Bedwell in August 2022. While Ilkley is the overall winner, Sunday Times also produced a regional breakdown of the best places to live. These areas have been named amongst the 'worst places to live in Hertfordshire' and we don't understand why. It then goes on to say: "Hatfield has no amenities beyond a swimming pool, a bingo hall and pubs you dont want to go to. But London does not even place in the top 10 most dangerous places to live in England, coming in 11th with 96 victim-based crimes per 1,000 people. Ive lived in Letchworth for eight years now and what Ive witnessed over the years is incredible. 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! Also, the percentage of people who have obtained a Level 2 qualification in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, is high when compared to the rest of England. Some, it would seem, aren't quite as fond of our towns and villages. What's more, they definitely do not go off here all year round. It's not even a word and doesn't make sense and thirdly, if there's one area which doesn't make sense calling it this then it's St Albans. Bishop's Stortford is another one of Hertfordshire's fantastic towns. Here's what some people have said - but we don't agree at all. Thus, it is a popular commuter town for many people who work in London or want to be close enough to London without actually being in London. A look at the River Bulbourne through Berkhamsted. The town was also busy with people enjoying the sunshine. South Oxhey, I am scared to go and get a take away. Cleveland is now being labelled the "crime capital of England, and is troubled by the highest rate of sexual offences - its deviancy figures were more than double that of neighbouring county North Yorkshire. Both towns had a similar crime rate, St Albans had 389 cases and Highfield 388 street-level crime incidents in August 2022. Many of those who became a celebrity honed their craft at Borehamwoods famous Elstree Studios. Also, Welwyn is indeed boring in the good parts and HIGH crime in the 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. WebWorst? The things they do are wild, you see them all go into shops in a pack and just fill their pockets, as if they were on there own.". 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. It took [], Read More from Hoddesdon: It used to be alright, A lot of locals still cling to the idea that Kings Langley is still a village. 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