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. The shopping centre is very close to the station and its architecture is quite different to the average shopping complex. Despite a lack of negative comments on the website, it seems that these two towns were wrongly placed on the list. 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. 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. I could not of been more wrong. The county is broken up in police crime area and can vary in terms of population and geographical size. 1. 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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. East Herts also recorded ten bicycle thefts alone in January. 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.". The review reads: "Well what can i say apart from this lovely Hertfordshire town has turned into a east london ghetto!! Here's what some people have said - but we don't agree at all. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. What it's actually like: Welwyn Garden City was the second garden city founded in England. "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 *****.". Why Watford is the worst place to live in Hertfordshire Dear oh dear. Once again Stevenage appears in the top five, with one more crime in January than sixth placed Hoddesdon. 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.". 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. (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. What the residents said: "Every day is the day of the living dead in Watford. 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. What is our opinion: Welwyn Garden City was the second garden city founded in England. 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. Many of those who became a celebrity honed their craft at Borehamwoods famous Elstree Studios. 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"The longer I spend in the supermarket, I become more convinced that I am the only living person within several miles. However, when it comes to outsiders doing the same, we are quick to defend our patches straight away. 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. Welwyn seemed to have good town vibrancy. A look at the River Bulbourne through Berkhamsted. Some of the developments are impressive. Not wishing to chance a violent death at the hands of the locals, I leave quickly. Kings Langley - "A Hertfordshire village of very little" This reviewer claims that while Kings 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. Bolton. A [], Read More from Baldock: better than the surrounding areas but still not the best, Sleezy old Letchworth. 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. The grey pallor of the concrete matches the skin tone of the locals. Netflix and Ricky Gervais even loves it there since they keep coming back to film his hit show, After Life. While . Other crimes committed with significant numbers include vehicle crime (69), Criminal damage and arson (87) and shoplifting (49). 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. 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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. 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. 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? Then there's Hatfield House that brings famous actors to the area and is generally a nice place to go all year around. What is our opinion: The town itself seems to have a good town vibrancy. Every one of them is dressed head to toe in clothing from Sports Direct. Crime is on the up,,the ***** of yesteryear are all but grown up (physically) and have spawned at []. Please disable your adblocker.We use ads to pay the bills.No tickey-no washy! 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. "Due to Covid 19 pandemic, I have been doing shopping for my parents who live in South Herts. []. 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. 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 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. Its main shopping centre, Intu Watford, is popular with shoppers coming from outside of the town. 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. Cheshunt. They wrote: "A lot of locals still cling to the idea that Kings Langley is still a village. 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. like you would always endure in Stevenage.". Signing up to the HertsLive newsletter means you'll get the latest news direct to your inbox each day. What it's actually like: Watford is a vibrant and culturally diverse town with a mix of dining and entertainment experiences. While some appear to have been written to simply stir up a reaction, we can't help but take the comments to heart. "There are grubby takeaways, betting shops and the occasional pawnbroker. But according to one local, Tring is the opposite of that and is full of people who love complaining about 'irrelevant' stuff. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Property firm CBRE, agrees, having once placed Potters Bar seventh in its list of top 10 places to live for people commuting into London. Well if it is, its a damned big village. And Watford, described as "scraping the proverbial barrel of Herts", is no different. 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. 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. In January a police operation found items which were suspected to be stolen and charged a man in connection with the three burglaries. "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 ****.". "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. Also, the percentage of people who have obtained a Level 2 qualification in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, is high when compared to the rest of England. M1 to stay closed after woman 'hit by vehicle' dies - latest updates, The road is expected to be closed for some time, M1 traffic: Woman dies after being 'hit by vehicle' near Edgware, The emergency services rushed to the scene, 'Dangerous' man's 'nasty and senseless' attack on nurse in Radlett leaves her with life-changing injuries, Kieron Hall, from Watford, launched an attack which caused "life-changing injuries" on an emergency worker while at Kingsley Green in Radlett, Tring man suffers injuries to his arm after being assaulted with a 'knife', Two people have been arrested following the incident, Massive 8,500 homes bid in Gilston approved despite 'doing nothing for locals', Six new villages on the outskirts of Harlow have been given the go-ahead as part of a major project spanning the Hertfordshire and Essex border, Funding for new Harlow Town railway station entrance challenged amid 8,500 homes approval, East Herts District Council has told a developer it must contribute 442,000 towards a feasibility study for a new station entrance, Broxbourne council tax hike agreed and average home to pay 153, As well as an "average" council tax hike of 5, some fees and charges are rising in Broxbourne, NHS may be forced to shell out taxpayers cash for new Gilston health centre at 'near-market rate', The NHS board covering Herts and West Essex said plans for a health centre to accompany 8,500 new homes is "not acceptable", The names and faces of criminals jailed across Hertfordshire in February 2023, These people will be spending time behind bars, The names and faces of criminals jailed across Herts in February 2023, Herts man suffers arm injuries after being assaulted with 'knife', Four in five Hertfordshire residents using less heating, says new survey, 80 per cent of respondents said they were using less heating and 59 per cent had reduced the amount and/or quality of the food they are eating, Police killer hoping for freedom 35 years after Herts shooting, James Hurley, now 60, who killed off-duty constable Frank Mason in 1988 and then went on the run for 13 years, and Paul Weddle, who stabbed Sgt Bill Forth to death in 1993, are bidding for freedom, M1 to stay closed after woman hit by vehicle dies - latest updates, Hertfordshire heroines celebrated in witty new stage production, St Albans theatre group tells stories of bravery, courage and bravery, BBC forecasts snow across parts of Herts as temperatures turn chilly, Our county is set to experience snow next Wednesday (March 8), according to BBC Weather, Herts detective on putting Stevenage's serial rapist David Carrick behind bars, Former Met Police cop David Carrick, 48, was unmasked as one of Britain's most prolific sex offenders, Bongo's Bingo announce 'massive' show in Watford to celebrate St Patrick's Day, The all-important date for the St Patrick's Day event is March 16 at Pryzm in Watford. Something went wrong, please try again later. 31. 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. The largest park is Cassiobury Park, which has won an award and is ranked in the top ten parks in the whole country. There is also a tube station which can take you to Baker Street or Aldgate. Hertfordshire police statistics reveal the most dangerous However even back then, we would argue the city was still as beautiful as it is today. ", Hertfordshire coronavirus: Pictures show Watford town centre streets busier than during first lockdown. All opinion articles are for entertainment purposes only and are satire. The novelty quickly wore off. Some, it would seem, aren't quite as fond of our towns and villages. 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