Only in North Watford, police have dealt with a total of 457 street level crime incidents. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Things are starting to hot up now and some truly dreadful places making a showing such as Wolverhamton and that bit of the garden of England where all the cat t*rds are, Chatham. They go on to say there is actually a criteria to living in Kings Langley, however. A very lengthy and brutal review claims that you've got to keep your head down when you're out walking in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. 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). 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. 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. The next most dangerous is Elstree and Borehamwood, and Stevenage I was pretty surprised that my chavinated town, St. Albans, was not included. What the residents said: "Every day is the day of the living dead in Watford. However one reviewer isn't a fan of what this has done to the town. While ranking them by the number of crimes committed in January there is also data on what crimes were being committed in the area. "To go into the centre of Kings Langley on both days is unacceptable because one is having lunch with Fiona and Jules.". Per 1,000 they have just 58.1 crimes a year - 24.1 of which are violent. An analysis of crime statistics from last year has shown where the most dangerous places to live are in Hertfordshire. Nestled between the quaint old fashioned villages of Watford and Hemel Hempstead, Kings Langley to many people that dont live here, is the traffic jam between the M25 and the [], Read More from Kings Langley: A Hertfordshire village of very little, I grew up near Watford, but as soon as I was old enough, I left to never return. 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. The Cathedral, multi-million pound houses and more are just some of the examples which slap this review down. The area is known to be safe, but according to one reviewer, keeping your head down is the best and safest option. It was the fourth most committed crime with 31 offences in the two towns in January. The closer you get to London the crazier it gets. The victim survived the assault, which saw three people arrested and one man facing court accused of wounding. What is our opinion: Watford is a vibrant and culturally diverse town with a mix of dining and entertainment experiences. 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. After all, we know we live in one of the UK's best counties and we've got plenty of proof. "Nestled between the quaint old fashioned villages of Watford and Hemel Hempstead, Kings Langley to many people that dont live here, is the traffic jam between the M25 and the M1. "Both are long gone, replaced by grubby takeaways, betting shops and the occasional pawnbroker.". "Its a grey, depressing, ugly, negative place that the local authorities have given up on decades ago.". It goes on to say: "Avoid this place like the plague. Hertfordshire is becoming more and more popular with city-dwellers looking for a slice of the quiet life in their droves. Some would argue such a class system doesn't even exist anymore so this review go can straight in the bin. What it's actually like: This historic market town of Bishop's Stortford is on the county boundary with Essex, and is in close proximity to Liverpool Street station by train. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The last two places mentioned on the ILiveHere list are St Albans and Highfield, Dacorum. However, the difference between the old and new town in Hertfordshire's Hemel Hempstead is truly something worth seeing. "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. Other crimes committed with significant numbers include vehicle crime (69), Criminal damage and arson (87) and shoplifting (49). 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The most dangerous policing areas were: This may come as a surprise that East Herts Rural policing area has the highest number of crimes. The little-known Herts shopping village that started as a farm store, Herts lorry driver pleads guilty to death by careless driving after killing cyclist, Herts girl, 13, to represent UK at Junior Eurovision, Flood alerts issued across Herts as heavy rain batters county. Unfortunately for me, my parents chose to school me in Berko. 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. It couldn't be simpler and it takes seconds - simply click here OR here, enter your email address and follow the instructions. As for the town high street itself, its mainly pubs. The voting for ilivehere.co.uk's annual 'Worst Place To Live In England' list is approaching its 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. Per 1,000 they have just 58.1 crimes a year - 24.1 of which are violent. (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. 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. After a lively discussion with other young adults, St Albans tends to be their favourite. East Hertfordshire, East of England 2. Those who live in these places or at least have visited them, know that the claims have been exaggerated and that Herts towns have more to offer than what these reviews say. Thanks to its picturesque setting, village atmosphere, proximity to 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. 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. 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We hope this false review doesn't turn people away from the town. 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. The town does have some issues with shops, especially a lack of independent ones, but we're still a big fan of the town. Now, I know some of you might be thinking 'yes, this is exactly how I remember it' or 'I'm never going to step foot in this place again'. Per 1,000 they have just 58.1 crimes a year - 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. Numbers are horrifying, but what the people say. Or worse, you might never leave.". Cassiobury Park is the largest park and public, open green space in Watford, Hertfordshire. 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. Cleveland is being labelled the 'crime capital of England' in light of the new figures. 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. 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. So, here are the 6 best places to live in Hertfordshire. Crime is on the up,,the ***** of yesteryear are all but grown up (physically) and have spawned at []. 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. There seems to be this stereotype in Hertford that everyone is rich and of an 'upper class' which of course isn't true. Watford. 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. 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. They added: "I go to school in berko and what an interesting place to go to school. 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. Large numbers of Londons east end **** were shipped out to the sticks in a horribly misguided anti-social experiment. "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. "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. []. Dear oh dear. 20. Bolton. Also, the percentage of people who have obtained a Level 2 qualification in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, is high when compared to the rest of England. The best places to live in the UK in 2022 - full list. The town centre was recently redeveloped to make way for a new town centre with city-type apartments and penthouses on the riverside. 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. Loggerheads (1,348 in UK) 27. 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. You will leave with a combination of emotional and physical scarring. 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 Probably Borehamwood and Watford areas. Croxley Green is a fabulous place with lovely open green spaces and with Watford and Rickmansworth close by. This list gathered some of the most critical comments about seven towns across Hertfordshire. Once again Stevenage appears in the top five, with one more crime in January than sixth placed Hoddesdon. People have had their say, but we don't agree, 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. But one word of advice for anyone thinking of visiting or moving to Potters Bar - the people there really do not like getting confused for being part of Essex. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Another scathing review of popular city St Albans has left us confused. There is also a multiplex called Anchor Street Entertainment which includes a cinema, health club, bowling alley and various restaurants. Tring is possibly one of Hertfordshire's nicest towns but one resident isn't too happy about the 'constant' fireworks. What's wrong with Croxley Green though? 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. There is a high Many of those who became a celebrity honed their craft at Borehamwoods famous Elstree Studios. 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Read More from Tring: So what has changed? Walking around some neighbourhoods was really eye-catching. This picturesque new town is a delight for lovers of grubby concrete and puddles of vomit.". WebNorthern England has been confirmed as the most dangerous area to live in the UK, the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show. 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: "A symptom of our times. "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! Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden is a film studio dedicated to the Harry Potter wizarding world. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. Geographically it is the largest of all of the policing areas covered but it also has several major population centres such as Hertford and Ware as well as smaller towns and villages like Buntingford, Watton-at-Stone, Stanstead St Margarets, Widford and Furneux Pelham. Kings Langley - "A Hertfordshire village of very little" This reviewer claims that while Kings We'll have you know that Watford is very much alive and buzzing with life, thank you. Cleveland Police in Northern England seized nearly 200 knives and sharp objects in one year. The shopping centre is very close to the station and its architecture is quite different to the average shopping complex. 'Shops cinema, fast food all under one roof'. What are your opinions about these towns? Despite a lack of negative comments on the website, it seems that these two towns were wrongly placed on the list. 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.". Described as a quintessential Hertfordshire village, Brookmans Park is an idyllic place to live. Poole. Share your opinion in the comment section or on social media if you have visited one of these places. Property firm CBRE, agrees, having once placed Potters Bar seventh in its list of top 10 places to live for people commuting into London. 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Watford lower high street with all shops shut during the first lockdown. Someone else said: "Every day is the day of the living dead in Watford. 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. There is a market that not many people go to every Thursday, but its good the the tradition keeps going. The review reads: "Well what can i say apart from this lovely Hertfordshire town has turned into a east london ghetto!! Netflix and Ricky Gervais even loves it there since they keep coming back to film his hit show, After Life. Or at least that's the case for most of us. A look at the River Bulbourne through Berkhamsted. "If you want teenage pregnancy, screeching ********* and keved up cars go to Berko or a neighbouring town such as Chesham, Hemel or Tring.". All opinion articles are for entertainment purposes only and are satire. 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. Not wishing to chance a violent death at the hands of the locals, I leave quickly. Dear oh dear! Stevenage North includes the old town, St Nicholas, and the area around Lister Hospital. There were 41 incidents of criminal damage and arson and 23 vehicle crimes in Stevenage North in January. However, it is the the glebe, with similar problems. 20. 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