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. Its like Vicki Pollard in real life". It was the fourth most committed crime with 31 offences in the two towns in January. Dear oh dear! Probably Borehamwood and Watford areas. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. what ever happened to staying in and watching Blue Peter and Byker Grove?". 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". This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The county is broken up in police crime area and can vary in terms of population and geographical size. Cheshunt East covers from the M25 north to Halehide Lane and eastwards of the A10 Great Cambridge Road to the Lea Valley canal. 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). 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 "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. "The longer I spend in the supermarket, I become more convinced that I am the only living person within several miles. 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. It read: "I found this site whilst surfing the web. Secondly, no place in Hertfordshire should be called chavinated. 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. There are plenty of green spaces and all the gardens are kept well in the area. 20. 60's house but in a really nice, quiet road St Albans - the best bit is again the character properties close to the station. None of them ever smile. However even back then, we would argue the city was still as beautiful as it is today. Bishop's Stortford - 'it's an east London ghetto' Bishop's Stortford is another 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. ", Hertfordshire coronavirus: Pictures show Watford town centre streets busier than during first lockdown. "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. 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). "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. 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. 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Wombourne (1,166) 25. What the residents said : "More like Welwyn Garden S*****. Moving southwest and the living conditions become far safer, with Cornwall, Devon, Surrey and Hertfordshire all among the least dangerous places to live, reports Many notable people have lived in the area including England footballer Dele Alli, Simon Cowell, who was raised in Elstree, and Gino D'Acampo. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 'Shops cinema, fast food all under one roof'. However, it is the 'What about The Galleria?' WebWorst? This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. The incident led The Keys to install an airport-style security gate to scan all customers entering the premises. I could not of been more wrong. So while it has plenty to offer today, it's clear that Watford has been a popular area with a fascinating history for decades. 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. This one Hatfield review says: "Take the average new town. What the residents said: "A symptom of our times. 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. Poole. "Im told, by parents, keep to the public places. 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. 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. 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. Cheshunt. Close to woodland and countryside, some reasonable pubs, safe town. How could anyone think it's bad - it's a lovely village! We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. It helps bring people to the area for starters and it's a convenient place to go shopping. "Looking for a relaxing break somewhere other than the shopping centre? 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.". Once again Stevenage appears in the top five, with one more crime in January than sixth placed Hoddesdon. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. You can book an exclusive Harry Potter tour and see Harry's childhood home, 4 Privet Drive. 3. But in case you haven't, here's what they're actually like: What the residents said: "Sleazy old Letchworth. Another scathing review of popular city St Albans has left us confused. 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. 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. 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. 31. Read More from Sleezy old Letchworth. Also, the percentage of people who have obtained a Level 2 qualification in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, is high when compared to the rest of England. Per 1,000 they have just 58.1 crimes a year - 24.1 of which are violent. Watford's high street is currently dominated by well-known chains. So, here are the 6 best places to live in Hertfordshire. You will find with the people here they are absolutely nuts, popping out babies at a young age, not knowing who the father is and smoking weed. Stevenage North, one of three policing areas for Stevenage, comes in second for crimes committed in January. There is a high 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. "Occasionally you hear one of them emit a strange noise, in an unknown language as they shuffle along.". An analysis of crime statistics from last year has shown where the most dangerous places to live are in Hertfordshire. 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.". I lived in Stevenage for just over 30 years. Stevenage South covers Chells and Chells Manor, Poplars and Broadwater. 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. Coven (1,172) 26. They also mention that there is nothing to do there apparently. 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. 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. 28. 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. Watford lower high street with all shops shut during the first lockdown. The town was also busy with people enjoying the sunshine. The voting for ilivehere.co.uk's annual 'Worst Place To Live In England' list is approaching its Some, it would seem, aren't quite as fond of our towns and villages. Its like vicki pollard in real life. Crime data has revealed the most dangerous places to live in England and Wales, with one area in Northern England coming out on top. 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. Or at least that's the case for most of us. Not wishing to chance a violent death at the hands of the locals, I leave quickly.". The town centre was recently redeveloped to make way for a new town centre with city-type apartments and penthouses on the riverside. The reviewer wrote: "I grew up near Watford, but as soon as I was old enough, I left to never return. Wiltshire is the safest place to live in England and Wales, with the lowest rates of both crime and violent offences. Breaking News. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. There were a total of 459 street level crime incidents in Pin Green and 437 crimes in Bedwell in August 2022. Both towns had a similar crime rate, St Albans had 389 cases and Highfield 388 street-level crime incidents in August 2022. 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