The shopping centre is very close to the station and its architecture is quite different to the average shopping complex. Poole. There were a total of 459 street level crime incidents in Pin Green and 437 crimes in Bedwell in August 2022. However, when it comes to outsiders doing the same, we are quick to defend our patches straight away. 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. What's your favourite place in Hertfordshire? 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. 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. This one Hatfield review says: "Take the average new town. Then they opened up a halfway house for teenagers and it just got worse. There were also 37 incidents of criminal damage and arson and 24 public order offences committed in January 2017 along with 16 drug offences. Transcript: Trump attorneys Drew Findling and Jennifer Little on; Transcript: Reps. Mike Gallagher and Raja Krishnamoorthi on; 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". from Sleezy old Letchworth. It's often difficult to find a bad word to say about our county. While . 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. All opinion articles are for entertainment purposes only and are satire. However even back then, we would argue the city was still as beautiful as it is today. What it's actually like: Borehamwood is famous for its Elstree Studios with good commuting links into London, via Charing Cross. "The longer I spend in the supermarket, I become more convinced that I am the only living person within several miles. ", Hertfordshire coronavirus: Pictures show Watford town centre streets busier than during first lockdown. 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Top 50 worst places to live in England ranked in controversial poll see if your town makes the list. There's always something someone has to say, 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. 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. 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. Cleveland Police in Northern England seized nearly 200 knives and sharp objects in one year. 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 town centre was recently redeveloped to make way for a new town centre with city-type apartments and penthouses on the riverside. "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 *****.". 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 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. 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. It only takes 30 minutes to get from Watford to the centre of the city. East Hertfordshire, East of England 2. It also has good commuting links to Cambridge and London both via train and car. 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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. Watford's high street is currently dominated by well-known chains. Some of the developments are impressive. (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. 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. 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. "Im told, by parents, keep to the public places. Wolverhamton. One end of our high street is dominated by a Macdonalds, the front half of which is ******** with chavdom. With small towns, garden cities and cosy villages, Herts is often referred to as the 'countryside' bursting with natural beauty and tranquillity. Property firm CBRE, agrees, having once placed Potters Bar seventh in its list of top 10 places to live for people commuting into London. Here's what some people have said - but we don't agree at all. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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 There were also 15 incidents of possession of weapons, which includes knifes and guns. What the residents said: "Stevenage is a town where you keep your head down when walking. But we've gone to WGC many times and have never experienced such things - similarly to 99 per cent of the residents. 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. Boasting an array of popular market towns, such as Bishops Stortford and Hert 'Shops cinema, fast food all under one roof'. 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. 20. The next most dangerous is Elstree and Borehamwood, and Stevenage How could anyone think it's bad - it's a lovely village! 20. So, here are the 6 best places to live in Hertfordshire. Like Tring, Berkhamsted is also in the borough of Dacorum and is one of Hertfordshire's nicest areas with fancy houses, nice cars and even better residents. 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. "Stevenage is a town where you generally just keep your head down as when you walk about, eye contact is not encouraged.". Every one of them is dressed head to toe in clothing from Sports Direct. 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. "Its a grey, depressing, ugly, negative place that the local authorities have given up on decades ago.". EAST Hertfordshire has been crowned as the best place to live in Britain, according to a quality of life survey. 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 ********.". People around town are friendly and welcoming and, on the bustling streets, there were many people walking to and from other local places in Welwyn. 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. None of them ever smile. 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 We hope this false review doesn't turn people away from the town. "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. What the residents said: "I used to visit Welwyn Garden City (or should that be Welwyn Garden Sh*ty) all the time, when I lived in Stevenage. "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.". "If you want teenage pregnancy, screeching ********* and keved up cars go to Berko or a neighbouring town such as Chesham, Hemel or Tring.". 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