The town centre was recently redeveloped to make way for a new town centre with city-type apartments and penthouses on the riverside. What it's actually like: Welwyn Garden City was the second garden city founded in England. But clearly not every resident feels the same, certainly not some of the Watfordians who have had their say on their own home town. "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. 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. A typical day in Berko means getting jumped at least 3 times, getting shattered glass sprayed at you from underage ***** and ********* who are drinking on the street next to the Sports Centre and finally, when you thought it was all over, you get jumped again. That is, if youre the sort of person that gains immense pleasure from sitting in a barber shop and admiring ones self in the mirror. 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. What the residents said: "Modern Hatfield came into creation during the slum clearances at the end of the war. It has been handed a Green Flag award, rated in the People's Choice vote. It's often difficult to find a bad word to say about our county. Hertfordshire is the home to many wonderful towns and villages and it even has its own city, which doesn't disappoint. I was pretty surprised that my chavinated town, St. Albans, was not included. 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. 'Shops cinema, fast food all under one roof'. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. There were a total of 707 street level crime incidents in Watford in August 2022. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. The town is a friendly place and the redevelopment is expected to make it even more welcoming. Something went wrong, please try again later. People in Hatfield are friendly and welcoming. It goes on to say: "Avoid this place like the plague. It couldn't be simpler and it takes seconds - simply click here OR here, enter your email address and follow the instructions. And although Dunstable town centre leaves a lot to be desired, i never got in any bother there, nor on my many trips to the Galxy in Luton, even though i was mocked at J.F.K for coming from the ********.". What's wrong with Croxley Green though? Apparently you've got to avoid certain areas in Welwyn Garden City (WGC) otherwise kids will "throw stones at you". There are plenty of green spaces and all the gardens are kept well in the area. 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. Numbers are horrifying, but what the people say. 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. Those living in Wales, North Yorkshire and Gloucestershire are least likely to be a victim of crime. "To many of the locals, Kings Langley is the damn traffic jam that stops me getting on the M1 or the M25.". The victim survived the assault, which saw three people arrested and one man facing court accused of wounding. But let's face it, this doesn't describe the Watford we know and love. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. There were a total of 707 street level crime incidents in Watford in August 2022. "Then why not take a holiday in scenic Hemel Hempstead? A [], Read More from Baldock: better than the surrounding areas but still not the best, Sleezy old Letchworth. 20. St Albans Harpenden Bishops Stortford Watford Berkhamsted Hitchin Ready to Start Living in Hertfordshire? There are some beautiful places to live, starting from charming villages with rolling fields to towns packed with cool restaurants. "There are grubby takeaways, betting shops and the occasional pawnbroker. 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. Staffordshire places to live ranked best to worst. The locals are normal people who go about their busy lives and they don't need statements like this putting outsiders off coming here. Watford. As with the rest of the most dangerous areas antisocial behaviour and violence and sexual offences top the crimes committed with 85 and 49 respectively. "The longer I spend in the supermarket, I become more convinced that I am the only living person within several miles. The closer you get to London the crazier it gets. 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.". Stevenage town centre has been clearly marked out for social distancing, Watford high street was almost deserted in March, The Howard Centre in Welwyn Garden City has a range of chain shops inside, Borehamwood is home to Elstree Film Studios. In one of the boutique shops on the High Street (between a Costa and a charity shop), they sell mugs that say Im terribly posh, Im from Harpenden. What is our opinion: The town itself seems to have a good town vibrancy. 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. 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. 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. 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). However, the difference between the old and new town in Hertfordshire's Hemel Hempstead is truly something worth seeing. 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. Tring is a historic market town in west Hertfordshire. "Stevenage is a town where you generally just keep your head down as when you walk about, eye contact is not encouraged.". 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. The incident led The Keys to install an airport-style security gate to scan all customers entering the premises. Hertfordshire police statistics reveal the most dangerous 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. This one Hatfield review says: "Take the average new town. None of them ever smile. The satirical website ILiveHere publishes the opinions of anonymous critics offering up their exaggerated descriptions of particular villages, towns and cities across the country. 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. Its main shopping centre, Intu Watford, is popular with shoppers coming from outside of the town. Thanks to its picturesque setting, village atmosphere, proximity to But we've gone to WGC many times and have never experienced such things - similarly to 99 per cent of the residents. One person has written an incredibly detailed review of Potters Bar and described it as a "hole of despair". Well if it is, its a damned big village. 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. 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'. Transcript: Trump attorneys Drew Findling and Jennifer Little on; Transcript: Reps. Mike Gallagher and Raja Krishnamoorthi on; It helps bring people to the area for starters and it's a convenient place to go shopping. What's your favourite place 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. 3. Per 1,000 they have just 58.1 crimes a year - Kick it about a bit, remove all the leisure amenities, close the schools, shut down the local industry heres one we made earlier!". And with such a multicultural community, there is a range of eateries which will cater for all taste buds. My parents decided the best place for me was J.F.K in Hemel Hempstead a.k.a emel emstead. Share your opinion in the comment section or on social media if you have visited one of these places. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. ", Hertfordshire coronavirus: Pictures show Watford town centre streets busier than during first lockdown. The most dangerous policing areas were: This may come as a surprise that East Herts Rural policing area has the highest number of crimes. What is our opinion: Watford is a vibrant and culturally diverse town with a mix of dining and entertainment experiences. I moved away for a few years before returning in 2007 and initially was pleased to be returning to the town of my youth. The largest park is Cassiobury Park, which has won an award and is ranked in the top ten parks in the whole country. 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. Bolton. It was disgusting when it was built and its got worse every day since.". Please disable your adblocker.We use ads to pay the bills.No tickey-no washy! 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 What's more, they definitely do not go off here all year round. 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. The next most dangerous is Elstree and Borehamwood, and Stevenage Secondly, no place in Hertfordshire should be called chavinated. "The new town was a world apart from the oldy-worldy cobbled streets, traditional pubs and old English buildings of just 100m behind me. "The second impression you get is that the grey pallor of the concrete matches the skin tone of the locals. Cheshunt. Also, the percentage of people who have obtained a Level 2 qualification in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, is high when compared to the rest of England. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. There are some buildings in Hatfield that would require renovation. Described as a quintessential Hertfordshire village, Brookmans Park is an idyllic place to live. As for the town high street itself, its mainly pubs. Cheshunt is a town in Hertfordshire, England, and it is around 14 miles north of London. They wrote: "A lot of locals still cling to the idea that Kings Langley is still a village. What it's actually like: Watford is a vibrant and culturally diverse town with a mix of dining and entertainment experiences. 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. Wombourne (1,166) 25. Per 1,000 they have just 58.1 crimes a year - 24.1 of which are violent. "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. Thus, it is a popular commuter town for many people This person opened their review with: "Are you a useless, thieving, work shy [person] with as much worth to society as a cancer cell? 'What about The Galleria?' Wiltshire is the safest place to live in England and Wales, with the lowest rates of both crime and violent offences. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. READ MORE: The primary, junior and middle schools rated 'good' by Ofsted. Abingdon. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Both towns had a similar crime rate, St Albans had 389 cases and Highfield 388 street-level crime incidents in August 2022. Featherstone (1,062) "The longer I spend in the supermarket, I become more convinced that I am the only living person within several miles. Dear oh dear. 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. I checked your top 10 first, and then had a quick browse through recent archives. 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.". Stevenage South covers Chells and Chells Manor, Poplars and Broadwater. The reviewer goes on to say that there are many 'undesirables' who live in the village which certainly isn't the case. Crime data has revealed the most dangerous places to live in England and Wales, with one area in Northern England coming out on top. EAST Hertfordshire has been crowned as the best place to live in Britain, according to a quality of life survey. What the residents said: "This lovely Hertfordshire town has turned into a East London ghetto! Out of all of Hertfordshire's larger towns and cities, Waltham Cross is the most dangerous. Sammi Ozone, 60, of Whitethorn Lane, was charged with murdering his stepfather, Nicholas Daher on January 4. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. What the residents said : "More like Welwyn Garden S*****. Let us know in the comment section. 28. 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. Coven (1,172) 26. 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. During lunchtime, the town is full and busy. Slating the town's residents and stereotyping is very uncalled for - the town is home to a number of very good schools we'll have this person know! Dear oh dear. 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. The reviewer wrote: "I grew up near Watford, but as soon as I was old enough, I left to never return. However one reviewer isn't a fan of what this has done to the town. Moving southwest and the living conditions become far safer, with Cornwall, Devon, Surrey and Hertfordshire all among the least dangerous places to live, reports They go on to say there is actually a criteria to living in Kings Langley, however. 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. 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Croxley Green is a fabulous place with lovely open green spaces and with Watford and Rickmansworth close by. Once again Stevenage appears in the top five, with one more crime in January than sixth placed Hoddesdon. What it's actually like: Borehamwood is famous for its Elstree Studios with good commuting links into London, via Charing Cross. "Im told, by parents, keep to the public places. 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