Probably Borehamwood and Watford areas. Large numbers of Londons east end **** were shipped out to the sticks in a horribly misguided anti-social experiment. 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. Both towns had a similar crime rate, St Albans had 389 cases and Highfield 388 street-level crime incidents in August 2022. "By far Trings darkest and more sinister underbelly are the militant Yarn Bombers when theyre not decorating the town with cute and creative knitted creations they are in running battles with the Town Council, County Council and other Twonky Wonk groups including Friends of Tring Memorial Garden. Violence and sexual offences (76) and antisocial behaviour (80) take the top two most committed crimes in Letchworth and Baldock in January. After all, we know we live in one of the UK's best counties and we've got plenty of proof. Signing up to the HertsLive newsletter means you'll get the latest news direct to your inbox each day. Its a town with a lot of history due to it being a roman settlement many years ago. In January a police operation found items which were suspected to be stolen and charged a man in connection with the three burglaries. "***** are swinging from the lamp posts in that town. It's often the norm for British people to criticise the areas they live in. 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. Numbers are horrifying, but what the people say. 60's house but in a really nice, quiet road St Albans - the best bit is again the character properties close to the station. Out of all of Hertfordshire's larger towns and cities, Waltham Cross is the most dangerous. Many notable people have lived in the area including England footballer Dele Alli, Simon Cowell, who was raised in Elstree, and Gino D'Acampo. After a lively discussion with other young adults, St Albans tends to be their favourite. The campus of the University of Hertfordshire is new and stands out in comparison to other parts of the town. 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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What the residents said: "A symptom of our times. "If you want teenage pregnancy, screeching ********* and keved up cars go to Berko or a neighbouring town such as Chesham, Hemel or Tring.". 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. 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. East Herts also recorded ten bicycle thefts alone in January. "The second impression you get is that the grey pallor of the concrete matches the skin tone of the locals. It goes on to say: "Avoid this place like the plague. Per 1,000 they have just 58.1 crimes a year - 24.1 of which are violent. places to live in England, coming in 11th with 96 victim-based crimes per 1,000 people - however, it is the number one worst place for robbery and theft. Alex Winter; Published: 11:09, 5 Jan 2022; Updated: 14:11, 7 Jan 2022; 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. Pictures of weapons seized in 2017 show an assortment of elongated Samurai swords. Only in North Watford, police have dealt with a total of 457 street level crime incidents. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Cheshunt. The voting for ilivehere.co.uk's annual 'Worst Place To Live In England' list is approaching its 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. Other crimes committed with significant numbers include vehicle crime (69), Criminal damage and arson (87) and shoplifting (49). "Its a grey, depressing, ugly, negative place that the local authorities have given up on decades ago.". "Then why not take a holiday in scenic Hemel Hempstead? Or worse, you might never leave.". 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. 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