During lunchtime, the town is full and busy. Per 1,000 they have just 58.1 crimes a year - 24.1 of which are violent. "Im told, by parents, keep to the public places. what ever happened to staying in and watching Blue Peter and Byker Grove?". Pictures of weapons seized in 2017 show an assortment of elongated Samurai swords. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. Property firm CBRE, agrees, having once placed Potters Bar seventh in its list of top 10 places to live for people commuting into London. Hart, South East 4. I could not of been more wrong. It was the fourth most committed crime with 31 offences in the two towns in January. In January a police operation found items which were suspected to be stolen and charged a man in connection with the three burglaries. Why Watford is the worst place to live in Hertfordshire 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. Next we have a really recent Watford review which apparently is the town of the "living dead" as they titled their review. Boasting an array of popular market towns, such as Bishops Stortford and Hert I'm sorry but this again is just utter nonsense. 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. Watford's high street is currently dominated by well-known chains. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. East Hertfordshire, East of England 2. Another person who moved to Hemel from Dunstable said: "After living in Dunstable for the first 11 years of my life, and going to primary school in Luton, I didnt think it could get much worse. Wiltshire is the safest place to live in England and Wales, with the lowest rates of both crime and violent offences. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. What it's actually like: Borehamwood is famous for its Elstree Studios with good commuting links into London, via Charing Cross. The buildings were covered head to toe in scaffolding and seemed run down and full of people. Once again Stevenage appears in the top five, with one more crime in January than sixth placed Hoddesdon. 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Sammi Ozone, 60, of Whitethorn Lane, was charged with murdering his stepfather, Nicholas Daher on January 4. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. EAST Hertfordshire has been crowned as the best place to live in Britain, according to a quality of life survey. 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. Areas covered by this policing area include the Jackmans Estate, the Grange Estate and Norton. Many notable people have lived in the area including England footballer Dele Alli, Simon Cowell, who was raised in Elstree, and Gino D'Acampo. The shopping centre is very close to the station and its architecture is quite different to the average shopping complex. Cheshunt is a town in Hertfordshire, England, and it is around 14 miles north of London. 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! As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. The town was also busy with people enjoying the sunshine. 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. This is untrue and we'd guess the person who wrote this was joking. 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. 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. Apparently you've got to avoid certain areas in Welwyn Garden City (WGC) otherwise kids will "throw stones at you". Something went wrong, please try again later. "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. 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Stevenage North, one of three policing areas for Stevenage, comes in second for crimes committed in January. Something went wrong, please try again later. So while it has plenty to offer today, it's clear that Watford has been a popular area with a fascinating history for decades. 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Some of the developments are impressive. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. There were a total of 707 street level crime incidents in Watford in August 2022. 34. 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The '11 worst places to live in Hertfordshire' according to sava More unusually it has a high number of 'other thefts' which is categorised as including theft by an employee, blackmail and making off without payment. Transport links to London are very convenient. 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. 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 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 The incident led The Keys to install an airport-style security gate to scan all customers entering the premises. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. (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 believe that all these places deserve more than just a crappy comment, that's why next to anonymous critics, we have shared our views. There were a total of 459 street level crime incidents in Pin Green and 437 crimes in Bedwell in August 2022. 1. With an average price of 217,000, its more affordable than the southeast average of 240,000. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. What is our opinion: Welwyn Garden City was the second garden city founded in England. 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. For more stories from where you live, visit InYourArea. "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. 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. 'Shops cinema, fast food all under one roof'. People in Hatfield are friendly and welcoming. Only in North Watford, police have dealt with a total of 457 street level crime incidents. 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. "The longer I spend in the supermarket, I become more convinced that I am the only living person within several miles. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. Loggerheads (1,348 in UK) 27. A very lengthy and brutal review claims that you've got to keep your head down when you're out walking in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. "To go into the centre of Kings Langley on both days is unacceptable because one is having lunch with Fiona and Jules.". "In WGC they throw stones at you or those tiny McDonald's milk cartons. "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. 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. "The longer I spend in the supermarket, I become more convinced that I am the only living person within several miles. Bolton. We know Watford as a diverse area within close proximity of London, buzzing with pubs, bars and restaurants. What the residents said: "This lovely Hertfordshire town has turned into a East London ghetto! 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. 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