What the residents said: "Every day is the day of the living dead in Watford. White Lion Square seems abandoned and it would look better with more flowers or greenery. The most dangerous policing areas were: This may come as a surprise that East Herts Rural policing area has the highest number of crimes. "Im told, by parents, keep to the public places. What the residents said: "A symptom of our times. It only takes 30 minutes to get from Watford to the centre of the city. 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. I could not of been more wrong. Cheshunt. 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. What the residents said: "Hemel Hempstead is not a **** hole itself , its mainly the people that have made it **** hole. 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. 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. 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. 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. Cleveland Police in Northern England seized nearly 200 knives and sharp objects in one year. Lewis Hamilton is thought to be the richest son of Stevenage, worth 224m which also makes him the richest British sports person of all time. As for the town high street itself, its mainly pubs. Per 1,000 they have just 58.1 crimes a year - 24.1 of which are violent. 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. 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. The voting for ilivehere.co.uk's annual 'Worst Place To Live In England' list is approaching its 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. 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. The incident led The Keys to install an airport-style security gate to scan all customers entering the premises. Thus, it is a popular commuter town for many people Something went wrong, please try again later. Poole. But clearly not every resident feels the same, certainly not some of the Watfordians who have had their say on their own home town. 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. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. Many notable people have lived in the area including England footballer Dele Alli, Simon Cowell, who was raised in Elstree, and Gino D'Acampo. 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. Tring is a historic market town in west Hertfordshire. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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 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. South Oxhey, I am scared to go and get a take away. Its main shopping centre, Intu Watford, is popular with shoppers coming from outside of the town. There were a total of 459 street level crime incidents in Pin Green and 437 crimes in Bedwell in August 2022. Bookmark. There is also a large shopping area called Borehamwood Shopping Park featuring big department stores. "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. The city is beautiful and is far from this. There are plenty of green spaces and all the gardens are kept well in the area. Thanks to its picturesque setting, village atmosphere, proximity to This person opened their review with: "Are you a useless, thieving, work shy [person] with as much worth to society as a cancer cell? Welwyn seemed to have good town vibrancy. Moving southwest and the living conditions become far safer, with Cornwall, Devon, Surrey and Hertfordshire all among the least dangerous places to live, reports Express.co.uk. They added: "I go to school in berko and what an interesting place to go to school. 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. What's more, they definitely do not go off here all year round. Per 1,000 they have just 58.1 crimes a year - 24.1 of which are violent. "I rented a flat in Stevenage and within 12 months there was a barrage of teenage single mothers who had no respect for noise levels, leaving their **** in the hallways and knocking on my door to ask if they could borrow money. The buildings were covered head to toe in scaffolding and seemed run down and full of people. Cheshunt is a town in Hertfordshire, England, and it is around 14 miles north of London. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. "The longer I spend in the supermarket, I become more convinced that I am the only living person within several miles. 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 - however, it is the number one worst place for robbery and theft. Exeter Chiefs line up Harry Williams replacementfrom Premiership rivals, Rob Baxter set to raid rival Premiership club for 21 stone tighthead prop, Locked up in February: 13 Devon criminals taken off our streets, DevonLive looks at the criminals jailed at Exeter Crown Court in February 2023. "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. 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. Dear oh dear. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Per 1,000 they have just 58.1 crimes a year - 24.1 of which are violent. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 'What about The Galleria?' The largest park is Cassiobury Park, which has won an award and is ranked in the top ten parks in the whole country. "Occasionally you hear one of them emit a strange noise, in an unknown language as they shuffle along.". Bolton. It read: "I found this site whilst surfing the web. St Albans on the edge of London comes in number 1 on the list. Someone else said: "Every day is the day of the living dead in Watford. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The last two places mentioned on the ILiveHere list are St Albans and Highfield, Dacorum. Opinion: Should I sell my home before house prices crash? Not wishing to chance a violent death at the hands of the locals, I leave quickly. Transport links to London are very convenient. Violence and sexual offences (76) and antisocial behaviour (80) take the top two most committed crimes in Letchworth and Baldock in January. So, here are the 6 best places to live in Hertfordshire. They go on to say there is actually a criteria to living in Kings Langley, however. I checked your top 10 first, and then had a quick browse through recent archives. "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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of 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! All opinion articles are for entertainment purposes only and are satire. 60's house but in a really nice, quiet road St Albans - the best bit is again the character properties close to the station. With small towns, garden cities and cosy villages, Herts is often referred to as the 'countryside' bursting with natural beauty and tranquillity. This picturesque new town is a delight for lovers of grubby concrete and puddles of vomit.". It also has good commuting links to Cambridge and London both via train and car. The crime committed the most were violence and sexual offences of which there were 92 although this was closely followed by antisocial behaviour with 86. "A characteristic which alone automatically pigeon holes this place as the faceless suburbia and prime industrial scale manufacturing site that it is.". We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Some, it would seem, aren't quite as fond of our towns and villages. Abingdon. If you're looking for quaint boutique and independent shops then you have to walk up to the Old Town and meet the people up there who are nothing short of lovely. What's wrong with Croxley Green though? What is our opinion: Watford is a vibrant and culturally diverse town with a mix of dining and entertainment experiences. "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.". There were a total of 707 street level crime incidents in Watford in August 2022. 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. "The grey pallor of the concrete matches the skin tone of the locals. Well it may be wrong but they've written in a very elegant way - it's almost deceiving. This has meant trips to a large supermarket in Watford. 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 ********.". Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. "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. 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. How could anyone think it's bad - it's a lovely village! "In WGC they throw stones at you or those tiny McDonald's milk cartons. Letchworth was one town in Hertfordshire that saw a murder charge being brought. 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 used to visit Welwyn Garden City (or should that be Welwyn Garden Sh*ty) all the time, when I lived in Stevenage. What is our opinion: The town itself seems to have a good town vibrancy. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. What the residents said: "Modern Hatfield came into creation during the slum clearances at the end of the war. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. Kick it about a bit, remove all the leisure amenities, close the schools, shut down the local industry heres one we made earlier!". Some of you may have been to these places already and know that the claims have been exaggerated, and that our towns and villages have plenty more to offer than what these reviews would lead you to believe. Sammi Ozone, 60, of Whitethorn Lane, was charged with murdering his stepfather, Nicholas Daher on January 4. 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". Signing up to the HertsLive newsletter means you'll get the latest news direct to your inbox each day. St Albans Harpenden Bishops Stortford Watford Berkhamsted Hitchin Ready to Start Living in Hertfordshire? The town was also busy with people enjoying the sunshine. 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. (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. 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. It's often difficult to find a bad word to say about our county. 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. Signing up to the HertsLive newsletter means you'll get the latest news direct to your inbox each day. Or worse, you might never leave.". Wiltshire is the safest place to live in England and Wales, with the lowest rates of both crime and violent offences. With an average price of 217,000, its more affordable than the southeast average of 240,000. 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. During lunchtime, the town is full and busy. Something went wrong, please try again later. We'll have you know that Watford is very much alive and buzzing with life, thank you. "If you want teenage pregnancy, screeching ********* and keved up cars go to Berko or a neighbouring town such as Chesham, Hemel or Tring.". "Its pointless having parties, because every **** in Hertfordshire knows each other, and they all come down to gatecrash, and if u dont let them in, your a dead man. 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. Cheshunt is a town in Hertfordshire, England, and it is around 14 miles north of London. Watford lower high street with all shops shut during the first lockdown. 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! It finishes by saying: "Whenever Im heading on the Eastbound on the M25 and I catch a glimpse of Potters Bar from the safe vantage point of my car I find myself still wincing in pain at the unhappy memories I have of this God-forsaken place.". 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. Fareham, South East 3. Wolverhamton. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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 Watford also has a huge shopping mall with countless top end high street brands and an array of restaurants. "If a teenager girl under 14 ain't got a pram and 2 kids then she ain't cool. 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. The campus of the University of Hertfordshire is new and stands out in comparison to other parts of the town. We hope this false review doesn't turn people away from the town. "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 *****.". Hertfordshire is the home to many wonderful towns and villages and it even has its own city, which doesn't disappoint. 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The largest park is Cassiobury Park, which has won an award and is ranked in the top ten parks in the whole country. 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? What it's actually like: Welwyn Garden City was the second garden city founded in England. 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Out of all of Hertfordshire's larger towns and cities, Waltham Cross is the most dangerous. []. 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. Here are some of the harshest reviews left on the website about our favourite Herts places and why we strongly disagree with them. The Cathedral, multi-million pound houses and more are just some of the examples which slap this review down. like you would always endure in Stevenage.". This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Share your opinion in the comment section or on social media if you have visited one of these places. Lewis Hamilton is thought to be the richest son of Stevenage, worth 224m which also makes him the richest British sports person of all time. Top 50 worst places to live in England ranked in controversial poll see if your town makes the list. Staffordshire places to live ranked best to worst. 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. 33. The review reads: "Well what can i say apart from this lovely Hertfordshire town has turned into a east london ghetto!! What the residents said : "More like Welwyn Garden S*****. There's always something someone has to say, 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. Sign up here and let us know in the comments below. ", Hertfordshire coronavirus: Pictures show Watford town centre streets busier than during first lockdown. A [], Read More from Baldock: better than the surrounding areas but still not the best, Sleezy old Letchworth. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Despite a lack of negative comments on the website, it seems that these two towns were wrongly placed on the list. Boasting an array of popular market towns, such as Bishops Stortford and Hert 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.