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. It's hard to deny that the town centre in Hemel is very concrete-like but we still love it. 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"In WGC they throw stones at you or those tiny McDonald's milk cartons. Unfortunately for me, my parents chose to school me in Berko. I could not of been more wrong. But let's face it, this doesn't describe the Watford we know and love. "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! One of the articles reads: "The infamous sign denoting ones fateful arrival on the boundary of Watford should read something like 'Wotfud *** off!'. "There are grubby takeaways, betting shops and the occasional pawnbroker. However one reviewer isn't a fan of what this has done to the town. During lunchtime, the town is full and busy. 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. This one Hatfield review says: "Take the average new town. What is our opinion: Watford is a vibrant and culturally diverse town with a mix of dining and entertainment experiences. "The longer I spend in the supermarket, I become more convinced that I am the only living person within several miles. "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. Despite a lack of negative comments on the website, it seems that these two towns were wrongly placed on the list. The largest park is Cassiobury Park, which has won an award and is ranked in the top ten parks in the whole country. Signing up to the HertsLive newsletter means you'll get the latest news direct to your inbox each day. The voting for ilivehere.co.uk's annual 'Worst Place To Live In England' list is approaching its As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Pictures of weapons seized in 2017 show an assortment of elongated Samurai swords. 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? Cleveland Police in Northern England seized nearly 200 knives and sharp objects in one year. 31. 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. There is also a large shopping area called Borehamwood Shopping Park featuring big department stores. Per 1,000 they have just 58.1 crimes a year - 24.1 of which are violent. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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 Walking around some neighbourhoods was really eye-catching. Something went wrong, please try again later. Wiltshire is the safest place to live in England and Wales, with the lowest rates of both crime and violent offences. Some, it would seem, aren't quite as fond of our towns and villages. 3. 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). "A characteristic which alone automatically pigeon holes this place as the faceless suburbia and prime industrial scale manufacturing site that it is.". 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. "Its a grey, depressing, ugly, negative place that the local authorities have given up on decades ago.". (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. This has meant trips to a large supermarket 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. While some appear to have been written to simply stir up a reaction, we can't help but take the comments to heart. "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. The last two places mentioned on the ILiveHere list are St Albans and Highfield, Dacorum. There were a total of 707 street level crime incidents in Watford in August 2022. 1. "The grey pallor of the concrete matches the skin tone of the locals. 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. Secondly, no place in Hertfordshire should be called chavinated. "Then why not take a holiday in scenic Hemel Hempstead? We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The locals are normal people who go about their busy lives and they don't need statements like this putting outsiders off coming here. "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.". Borehamwood is well known for being the home of Channel 4's infamous show, Big Brother. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Also, Welwyn is indeed boring in the good parts and HIGH crime in the South Oxhey, I am scared to go and get a take away. 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. Transport links to London are very convenient. 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. The town was also busy with people enjoying the sunshine. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. (Image: Watford Borough Council/Simon Jacobs), Hemel Hempstead saw 366 property sales over 1 million in the last 12 months. 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 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. The city is beautiful and is far from this. "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. This reviewer said: "This pit of Southern England boasts only the most tenuous of links with London, in so far as it is on the London Underground network, even if it be the penultimate stop on the Metropolitan Line. The rest of their review is far too rude to be publishing but the issue of fireworks is not something limited to just Tring. The reviewer wrote: "I grew up near Watford, but as soon as I was old enough, I left to never return. What the residents said: "Hemel Hempstead is not a **** hole itself , its mainly the people that have made it **** hole. It only takes 30 minutes to get from Watford to the centre of the city. Cheshunt is a town in Hertfordshire, England, and it is around 14 miles north of London. Or at least that's the case for most of us. These areas have been named amongst the 'worst places to live in Hertfordshire' and we don't understand why. Cheshunt. 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. With an average price of 217,000, its more affordable than the southeast average of 240,000. The most dangerous policing areas were: This may come as a surprise that East Herts Rural policing area has the highest number of crimes. 20. 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. 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. Welwyn seemed to have good town vibrancy. 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. What the residents said: "Every day is the day of the living dead in Watford. The incident led The Keys to install an airport-style security gate to scan all customers entering the premises. 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. Well it may be wrong but they've written in a very elegant way - it's almost deceiving. 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 It was the fourth most committed crime with 31 offences in the two towns in January. 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. The town does have some issues with shops, especially a lack of independent ones, but we're still a big fan of the town. Those living in Wales, North Yorkshire and Gloucestershire are least likely to be a victim of crime. 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 Or worse, you might never leave.". 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). Described as a quintessential Hertfordshire village, Brookmans Park is an idyllic place to live. Bookmark. 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. 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'. Kings Langley - "A Hertfordshire village of very little" This reviewer claims that while Kings We think the person who wrote this should mind their own business. 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. 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". Featherstone (1,062) Watford also has a huge shopping mall with countless top end high street brands and an array of restaurants. What's wrong with Croxley Green though? Berko has several private schools and a few normal schools the Collegiate, Egerton Rothsay, Ashlyns, Thomas Coram, Bogwater etc. "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. from Sleezy old Letchworth. Probably Borehamwood and Watford areas. 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". In January a police operation found items which were suspected to be stolen and charged a man in connection with the three burglaries. Other crimes committed with significant numbers include vehicle crime (69), Criminal damage and arson (87) and shoplifting (49). Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. WGC is another of Hertfordshire's prettiest towns that is considered to be an 'upmarket' place for those wanting to buy new homes. 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. 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. As for the town high street itself, its mainly pubs. "To many of the locals, Kings Langley is the damn traffic jam that stops me getting on the M1 or the M25.". "***** are swinging from the lamp posts in that town. WebSt Albans is one of the cheapest places to live in Hertfordshire. 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. Whether it be that it's too posh, too chavvy or even that the people aren't nice - there will always be one who has something to say. 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. Letchworth was one town in Hertfordshire that saw a murder charge being brought. Wiltshire is the safest place to live in England and Wales, with the lowest rates of both crime and violent offences. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. "The second impression you get is that the grey pallor of the concrete matches the skin tone of the locals. 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