There is a high Croxley Green is a fabulous place with lovely open green spaces and with Watford and Rickmansworth close by. While many expected London and Greater Manchester as the most violent and crime-ridden areas in England and Wales, the northern county of Cleveland - which includes Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Cleveland and Stockton-on-Tees - claimed the top spot. Dear oh dear. We know Watford as a diverse area within close proximity of London, buzzing with pubs, bars and restaurants. The town is a friendly place and the redevelopment is expected to make it even more welcoming. Something went wrong, please try again later. And Watford, described as "scraping the proverbial barrel of Herts", is no different. 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. Bookmark. We'll have you know that Watford is very much alive and buzzing with life, thank you. But the Gallaria isnt really in Hatfield, its a recent addition bolted on to one edge of the town.". We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. "Its a grey, depressing, ugly, negative place that the local authorities have given up on decades ago.". Some would argue such a class system doesn't even exist anymore so this review go can straight in the bin. Both towns had a similar crime rate, St Albans had 389 cases and Highfield 388 street-level crime incidents in August 2022. Hertfordshire is becoming more and more popular with city-dwellers looking for a slice of the quiet life in their droves. what ever happened to staying in and watching Blue Peter and Byker Grove?". "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! Many of those who became a celebrity honed their craft at Borehamwoods famous Elstree Studios. 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 "To go into the centre of Kings Langley on both days is unacceptable because one is having lunch with Fiona and Jules.". 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Bishop's Stortford is another one of Hertfordshire's fantastic towns. It's hard to deny that the town centre in Hemel is very concrete-like but we still love it. However even back then, we would argue the city was still as beautiful as it is today. Kings Langley - "A Hertfordshire village of very little" This reviewer claims that while Kings Man I hate this place.". 33. The things they do are wild, you see them all go into shops in a pack and just fill their pockets, as if they were on there own.". Read More from Sleezy old Letchworth. It nestles, like an infected yellow head, on the boarder of South West Herts and South Bucks, and breeds toothless simpletons, social disease and gonorrhoea like a scene [], Read More from Mill End: inches from the cancerous smog of junction 17 on the M25, Once upon a time, a celebrity was someone who has become famous for being exceptional at something, be it music, sport or film. However, when it comes to outsiders doing the same, we are quick to defend our patches straight away. What the residents said: "This lovely Hertfordshire town has turned into a East London ghetto! We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Cleveland Police in Northern England seized nearly 200 knives and sharp objects in one year. Then there's Hatfield House that brings famous actors to the area and is generally a nice place to go all year around. It was disgusting when it was built and its got worse every day since.". Boasting an array of popular market towns, such as Bishops Stortford and Hert 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. While ranking them by the number of crimes committed in January there is also data on what crimes were being committed in the area. Alex Winter; Published: 11:09, 5 Jan 2022; Updated: 14:11, 7 Jan 2022; 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. What is our opinion: "There are many towns worth exploring around our beautiful county, big and small, which are full of diversity and their own communities. Once again Stevenage appears in the top five, with one more crime in January than sixth placed Hoddesdon. The most dangerous policing areas were: This may come as a surprise that East Herts Rural policing area has the highest number of crimes. Cheshunt East covers from the M25 north to Halehide Lane and eastwards of the A10 Great Cambridge Road to the Lea Valley canal. This statement came from another reviewer who used far too 'colourful' words to be published, apart from that one sentence. London does not even manage to secure a place in the top 10 most dangerous places to live in England, coming in 11th with 96 victim-based crimes per 1,000 people. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. But clearly not every resident feels the same, certainly not some of the Watfordians who have had their say on their own home town. None of them ever smile. South Oxhey, I am scared to go and get a take away. 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. Or worse, you might never leave.". We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. What are your opinions about these towns? The latest figures from www.police.uk are for the month of January, with 9,114 crimes committed across the county during that period. 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). There were 41 incidents of criminal damage and arson and 23 vehicle crimes in Stevenage North in January. The rest of their review is far too rude to be publishing but the issue of fireworks is not something limited to just Tring. 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. With an average price of 217,000, its more affordable than the southeast average of 240,000. 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'. What the residents said: "Every day is the day of the living dead in Watford. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Per 1,000 they have just 58.1 crimes a year - 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. Today, a celebrity is anyone prepared to get their private parts out on television, preferably while being [], Read More from Borehamwood A symptom of our times, So what has changed? Crime data has revealed the most dangerous places to live in England and Wales, with one area in Northern England coming out on top. What the residents said: "Modern Hatfield came into creation during the slum clearances at the end of the war. 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 buildings were covered head to toe in scaffolding and seemed run down and full of people. Cheshunt. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The review reads: "Well what can i say apart from this lovely Hertfordshire town has turned into a east london ghetto!! Tring is a historic market town in west Hertfordshire. 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. Or at least that's the case for most of us. This picturesque new town is a delight for lovers of grubby concrete and puddles of vomit.". 32. "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.". None of them ever smile. 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. 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. What's your favourite place in Hertfordshire? I'm sorry but this again is just utter nonsense. The review reads: "Tring population mostly made up of Twonky Wonks who enjoy nothing more than complaining to the Town Council about paint on pavements/roads and bollards. Let us know in the comment section. Cheshunt is a town in Hertfordshire, England, and it is around 14 miles north of London. But we've gone to WGC many times and have never experienced such things - similarly to 99 per cent of the residents. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. What it's actually like: Welwyn Garden City was the second garden city founded in England. Transcript: Trump attorneys Drew Findling and Jennifer Little on; Transcript: Reps. Mike Gallagher and Raja Krishnamoorthi on; 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 county is broken up in police crime area and can vary in terms of population and geographical size. Watford. But it's also the home of many famous films and sets thanks to Elstree Studios. Opinion: Should I sell my home before house prices crash? Walking around some neighbourhoods was really eye-catching. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Well not a lot really Budgens closed in 2005 and was replaced by M&S, which has demoted the working of Tesco tills to profession of choice for the scary looking oddballs of Tring. "Watford truly signifies everything that is deemed wrong with polite society it is **** Central. What is our opinion: Watford is a vibrant and culturally diverse town with a mix of dining and entertainment experiences. The shopping centre is very close to the station and its architecture is quite different to the average shopping complex. If you go on Rightmove and find the cathedral on a map and draw a square 2 inches around it you will get the lovely properties along Fishpool Street (appearing in many period dramas). Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. 1. One person has written an incredibly detailed review of Potters Bar and described it as a "hole of despair". I hear you say. There were a total of 459 street level crime incidents in Pin Green and 437 crimes in Bedwell in August 2022. "Due to Covid 19 pandemic, I have been doing shopping for my parents who live in South Herts. 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. A [], Read More from Baldock: better than the surrounding areas but still not the best, Sleezy old Letchworth. St Albans on the edge of London comes in number 1 on the list. "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. They wrote: "A lot of locals still cling to the idea that Kings Langley is still a village. Thus, it is a popular commuter town for many people Bolton. "A small, yet tasteful memorial garden was established nearby as a tribute to those who lost their lives in the crash it took just one week before this garden was used as a public urinal by the local kids, and only another four weeks until it had become something closely resembling a landfill site.". The opinions are pretty damning, but we know there's a different side to the town, 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. "There are grubby takeaways, betting shops and the occasional pawnbroker. But let's face it, this doesn't describe the Watford we know and love. While some appear to have been written to simply stir up a reaction, we can't help but take the comments to heart. 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. Per 1,000 they have just 58.1 crimes a year - 24.1 of which are violent. The campus of the University of Hertfordshire is new and stands out in comparison to other parts of the town. East Herts also recorded ten bicycle thefts alone in January. During lunchtime, the town is full and busy. 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. 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. It also has good commuting links to Cambridge and London both via train and car. Another scathing review of popular city St Albans has left us confused. The shopping centre is very close to the station and its architecture is quite different to the average shopping complex. 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. Stevenage South covers Chells and Chells Manor, Poplars and Broadwater. Many notable people have lived in the area including England footballer Dele Alli, Simon Cowell, who was raised in Elstree, and Gino D'Acampo. 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. 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. Share your opinion in the comment section or on social media if you have visited one of these places. The reviewer goes on to say that there are many 'undesirables' who live in the village which certainly isn't the case. The most notable incident in Cleveland from last year occurred in May, when a 26-year-old man suffered serious injuries outside The Keys in Yarm, near Stockton on Tees. There are plenty of green spaces and all the gardens are kept well in the area. Its a town with a lot of history due to it being a roman settlement many years ago. WebSt Albans is one of the cheapest places to live in Hertfordshire. Secondly, no place in Hertfordshire should be called chavinated. Not wishing to chance a violent death at the hands of the locals, I leave quickly.". Please don't stay away from Tring, it's lovely and deserves a good reputation. This isn't the way some locals have described the area, however. There is also a multiplex called Anchor Street Entertainment which includes a cinema, health club, bowling alley and various restaurants. "If a teenager girl under 14 ain't got a pram and 2 kids then she ain't cool. Is Luton the worst place to live in England? Also, the percentage of people who have obtained a Level 2 qualification in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, is high when compared to the rest of England. Hatfield is a hole. We hope this false review doesn't turn people away from the town. Only in North Watford, police have dealt with a total of 457 street level crime incidents. "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. 'Shops cinema, fast food all under one roof'. Other crimes committed with significant numbers include vehicle crime (69), Criminal damage and arson (87) and shoplifting (49). It is in the borough of Dacorum and is a perfect mix for locals wanting a great high street, town centre and also countryside to escape for long walks and picturesque views. 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. 20. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Poole. 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 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. Areas covered by this policing area include the Jackmans Estate, the Grange Estate and Norton. What it's actually like: Watford is a vibrant and culturally diverse town with a mix of dining and entertainment experiences. This person opened their review with: "Are you a useless, thieving, work shy [person] with as much worth to society as a cancer cell? East Hertfordshire, East of England 2. 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. It couldn't be simpler and it takes seconds - simply click here OR here, enter your email address and follow the instructions. "In WGC they throw stones at you or those tiny McDonald's milk cartons. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. But in case you haven't, here's what they're actually like: What the residents said: "Sleazy old Letchworth. St Albans, Hertfordshire. What's wrong with Croxley Green though? 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. "Morals and values arent something that the people of Letchworth are aware of, its all about 'how can I make easy money so I can go drown it on Alcohol and Weed'.". I dont live there anymore, thank christ, but I hear that the problems in the same areas have exacerbated with drug dealing and weapons. I lived in Stevenage for just over 30 years. 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. There is also a tube station which can take you to Baker Street or Aldgate. 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. like you would always endure in Stevenage.". Apparently you've got to avoid certain areas in Welwyn Garden City (WGC) otherwise kids will "throw stones at you". 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. So while it has plenty to offer today, it's clear that Watford has been a popular area with a fascinating history for decades. Tring is known as one of Hertfordshire's affluent areas where houses, education facilities and the high street attracts potential home buyers. There were also 37 incidents of criminal damage and arson and 24 public order offences committed in January 2017 along with 16 drug offences. WGC is another of Hertfordshire's prettiest towns that is considered to be an 'upmarket' place for those wanting to buy new homes. Here are some of the harshest reviews left on the website about our favourite Herts places and why we strongly disagree with them. Staffordshire places to live ranked best to worst. 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It couldn't be simpler and it takes seconds - simply click here OR here, enter your email address and follow the instructions. 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 money Story Saved 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. But according to one local, Tring is the opposite of that and is full of people who love complaining about 'irrelevant' stuff. For more stories from where you live, visit InYourArea. 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. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. London does not even manage to secure a 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 satirical website ILiveHere publishes the opinions of anonymous critics offering up their exaggerated descriptions of particular villages, towns and cities across the country. What the residents said: "Hemel Hempstead is not a **** hole itself , its mainly the people that have made it **** hole. However one reviewer isn't a fan of what this has done to the town. 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