An Englishman Drives the most Dangerous Hood in Houston

I drive through the most dangerous hoods in Houston Texas. What will I make of it coming from the UK?
According to a poll by the Property Club via Fox 26, the Sunnyside district is the most dangerous hood in Houston with the most common murder, assaults & robbery.
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[@dylancarter1831]

Good call doing it from your car, otherwise it could have been the last video you make in earth, lol, judging by all those people you see, and that car 😂

[@CarterKey6]

I’m from the southern US and some areas can be pretty dangerous especially for foreigners/tourists. My maiden name was Carter what country are you from?

[@dylancarter1831]

@@CarterKey6 Hi. My family trace back to Ireland originally but we are British American. Dad is from Georgia but mother is British. He was in the US Airforce stationed in Europe when he met my mother (as they did back in the 80s), lol. It provides for an interesting heritage and means I can go between the UK and US without needing visas etc 😁

[@X-GamerPro-HD]

As a wise man says “It’s kicking off in Blackpool” But now we can say. “It’s kicking off in Dallas!”

[@kevinhutchinson9437]

Thanks for the ride and memories, but having lived and worked in Houston for a number of years, I can honestly say that I've felt more intimidated on a night out in Blackpool. There was nothing in your drive around that was even a bit scary or unusual and the streets looked pretty clean compared to the UK. If you want to visit the rough spots go to the Mexican suburbs near the San Jacinto memorial.

[@WarmasAsunnedcat]

Wow! How far your videos have come Stephen! When I think of some of the nasty and negative comments you had in the early days! Well done mate better than MSM

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks 👍

[@solofemusic]

Wow, thank you so much for documenting your visit to the USA, it's been brilliant so far and your coverage of the eclipse was better than the news channels in the UK. Very entertaining! 😊 We really appreciate your efforts 🎉

[@aka99]

0:38 to 0:48 reminds me of some streets here in Germany. Never saw a car with spikes attached on the wheels. Glad you made it out alive!

[@ENGLEBERT2000]

I was a bit concerned for you as you are driving a hire car in a rough area, I was worried some local beer monsters in their spiked wheel convertible would pull you over and trash the car and steal the wheels, And those hotels remind me of where serial killers take their victims. Very interesting vlog !

[@firsttrade4029]

Steves well into it now , its all gas stations not petrol stations 😂

[@dannygillan2044]

And railroads and not railways ha ha

[@SuperNapalm666]

all thats missing is the stetson lol

[@AlanTaylormusic]

Sure I just saw a road sign advertising Syphilis. Is that the name of the red light area? Good job the MacMaster isn't with you, he'd be stopping off asking the locals where the best fish & chips are!

[@Elvis_TheKing]

It’s all kicking off in Houston!

[@argopunk]

I think I see the Blackpool Tower in the distance...

[@calebwright6151]

It’s all kicking off in Sunnyside. Glad you’re having a great time Stephen.

[@Thetraveller752]

Thanks for taking us on another fab ride Stephen, great video ...

[@davidemmerson7072]

Looks like you’re having fun. Thanks for posting👍

[@stevenwalker7151]

It’s the same in parts of Blackpool home from home Stephen.

[@donfranktv]

Really enjoy these driving vids - give you a real insight to what its like

[@gazof-the-north5708]

A few "Mad Max" moments in that Hood!. Thanks for ANOTHER superb video. Love your content 👍

[@markspencer9165]

Good video. The sad truth is an Englishman in England in many of our ‘diverse’ communities is worse off. At least everything’s written in English in Houston. Refreshing to see a church there too

[@dianemckill5708]

Another great video Stephen and I must say it takes a lot of guts to drive through an area that you don't know especially one in a different country. Brave guy. Hopefully you'll be safe

[@tonylilley6611]

It's becoming the norm now to charge 4% for using cards, because it's all traceable especially tips, another way of fleecing tourists,

[@davidemmerson7072]

You could have been on the A6 coming out of Stockport when those bikers were coming 😂 You need to get into one those motels to film😉

[@TheBorzoilover]

Stephen i am in awe of you the fact that you drove on those highways so confidently as if you were a local well done, from what i could see the areas did not seem too bad seen much worse in the Uk, but you were up close so know how bad it looked to you.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks 🙏

[@funky1982]

Fantastic videos again. Love your channel because you don't just do the run-of-the-mill videos. You look outside the box to bring different areas. Even in Blackpool you bring us different areas, not just a touristy area. You go all around and even when you visiting a replaces you go outside the box to bring some excellent videos. Thank you so much

[@juliebilson6897]

Thanks for sharing all these wonderful videos of your time in Texas

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Glad you like them!

[@sarahwilliams8981]

Can't travel at the moment so living thru your videos. Great video. Thanks for sharing ❤❤

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Glad you like them!

[@bobbobby9798]

Blooming marvellous to see, all the best sir.

[@andreahighfield7893]

Great video. This looks like a seriously dodgy area. The Dollar Motel looked particularly grim 😂

[@robbflynn4325]

Be careful, Stephen. In the last 24 hours in Texas, there has been a high school shooting. Also, an incident where an 18-wheeler has ploughed into a Department of Safety building. Never a dull moment in the Lone Star state.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I made it out alive! 🙏

[@Fonziedaz1]

No there isn't bobbyflynn

[@Fonziedaz1]

I'm pleased to know that you managed to get out of your nightmare stephen 😅😅😅😅

[@jackcarterog001]

The school shooting was from a dispute between two students. Unless he's going to that school to involve himself in a gangbanger dispute he won't get shot at that or any school

[@robbflynn4325]

@@Fonziedaz1 it was reported in today's Daily Mail online. But then again can you believe the MSM with anything?

[@amandagribbin2638]

What a trip man🤪, you sound super hyped to be there

[@mildredschulz]

Enjoyed watching your drive around Stephen. It’s very interesting to see different places. can’t believe that car with the spikes on the wheels. Be careful and stay safe. 🤞🥰❤️

[@rbnhd1144]

That looks like many places in America, maybe a bit rough but its not so unusual, Cheap Motels and Dollar stores are everywhere. The gas is super cheap at $2.99, we are paying for $4.71 for the same grade here in Oregon. The Buick with spikes, Heck if its not illegal they can ride around like that all day, the laws here for vehicles are very weak, I see cars riding around all the time that would not be allowed on the streets of the UK. I did enjoy the Ride, Thanks Stephen.

[@tomwiles]

some gas stations offer a cheaper price for cash because of the credit card processing fees. Many stores simply pass the processing fee onto the consumer, but some gas stations will offer a cash price, thus passing the savings onto the consumer.

[@user-vc5mc5uv4u]

thanks Stephen for another great video

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@paulinepickering8151]

Its kicking off in Houston....drive on the wild side keep safe Stephen ❤

[@JamesSmith-iz4mv]

Brilliant video Stephen thanks mate stay safe

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Glad you enjoyed it James

[@ashman4357]

Enjoyed that drive pal 👍

[@MrsShakespeare]

Great video! My favourite is the 'Syphilis Sign' 🤣 Stay safe! 😁

[@karenfoster149]

Loved that drive through Houston thank you 🙏🏻

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@karenfoster149]

Thank you for showing us ....

[@mandycoulbeck8692]

great video steven

[@AdrianWilsonBridders1234]

Stephen, and I thought Braunstone in Leicester was rough!

[@jonathanbowles2577]

Good Evening Stephen. I really enjoyed your Scary and Daring road trip through Houston/ Sunnyside, it is Not. Hells Angels and a vehicle looking like it was out of the film Mad Max. I am sure he has just got to be Not of this World, he must have Mental Issues i would think. You would never want to stop there at all. This is the real Gangland Houston/ Texas of today 2024. You were very Brave Stephen. I really do Appreciate you sharing your video. Thank you very much. It really does make you think about the World today.

[@hazelmanship7516]

Great ride round,better than a walk much safer ,looks a lovely day, enjoy 😊x

[@user-fj5jp8zu8f]

Wild west take care Steven be safe great video as always thx for sharing 👍

[@DLC-sy7pp]

This series is excellent Stephen! 😂👏

[@thebairdhaslanded]

Since your already in country you might consider coming to Detroit. I’d let you walk on the real wild side of Michigan But honestly love your Channel. Next time McMaster is in town make sure he buys the meal!

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks. I’ve just about been in Michigan. I visited New Buffalo for a couple of hours.

[@carolmurray5569]

Thanks for the video stephen, cannot get over that car with spikes coming out of the weels😂

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Carol. The I believe they are not spikes, and are actually legal here as long as they don't make the vehicle wider than 8 feet.

[@georgesmellie8717]

Thanks again for another great vlog Stephen it looked a bit rough there

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

It was George

[@Hjd10]

Obviously Texas doesn’t have the MOT equivalent as is the same as in many US States. In Vegas the only check I had to have was a Smog test, they connected a computer to the OBD port.

[@nickaird5216]

Houston has always been a mean place, you either love it or hate it. Me personally I love Houston

[@DoubleZeroGarage]

There not spikes on that car, just hubcaps or wheeltrims as they’re known over here in the uk. Only for decoration and sometimes seen on lowriders, if they did come into contact with another vehicle, they’d just fall off, they just clip on

[@patrick2995]

OMG hes been in america 2 days....gas stations ....next day he.ll be saying ,,,,THATS AWESOME.....LOL....

[@mickwalker8813]

Absolutely Awesome!😁

[@natwood5034]

All the way through I was praying you wsnt going to break down... STAY SAFE!!!

[@juliepownall1063]

That was interesting stephen stay safe

[@michaelstaunton1632]

Really enjoying these videos from your USA visit fair play to ya 👍👍👍

[@rickytonks4906]

Another great video Steven that does look dogey place and that car as well bloody hell crazy least you servied take care stay safe

[@captainnemo247]

At least that quad bike was being driven on the road unlike Blackpool where it would be driven on the tram tracks. Also there was an abundance of trees unlike Blackpool.

[@vancebutcher6805]

Morning Stephen (Leroy), you've missed one heck of storms in Blackpool, you would have been in your delight saying "Wow, did you see them waves?, " Enjoy your holiday, you deserve it.

[@X-GamerPro-HD]

Yes be carful out there Stephen. Good that you filled from your car. It wouldn’t be very good walking around the streets because no one would expect or like someone to be filming around their streets. Enjoy the rest of your holiday!

[@edwardharrington678]

Very good Stephen. That place did not look good to me either. I am impressed that you seem to be driving on the wrong side of the road ok. Take care.

[@tinniswood2577]

Excellent, pity you didn't have a local guide with you. Wherever you go most folks just want to get on with their lives in peace!

[@wendyjones2351]

Hi Stephen thank you for another great video as always looks a very interesting place lol I wouldn't like to be wandering around there good job you was in the car have a great day xx

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Wendy 👍

[@clairemorrallee5625]

Thanks for bringing this to us, endangering yourself. Looked rough. I wouldn't have wanted to get out of the car in daylight let alone night 😮💀

[@johnoliver220882]

Used to work on Holmes Road for National Oilwell - no one stayed later than 7pm, even the Security :D

[@user-iu3ds3ri2l]

Great video Stephen ❤

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thank you kindly

[@toopoos]

You should've been stomping down them roads in a "KENWORTH W900L" fella, that would have really suited you with yer 'at and bearded boat race. If I were over there I'd still be calling it a petrol station and probably be driving on the wrong side of the road causing complete mayhem. 😆 Loving your updates. 👍

[@robertbrown5753]

Enjoying you videos from America I don't think I could get used to driving on the right though and the condition of them roads look shocking stay safe and enjoy the rest of your trip

[@dilbertron2]

Bloody hell, that car looks like something out of grand theft auto!

[@andywright3450]

Hi Stephen lovely drive round mate cheers

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Andy 👍

[@improvesheffield4824]

I thought it looked surprisingly green with plenty of trees. Take note again Blackpool council! Other than that I agree it looked very sketchy and so boring and dystopian. All the random wires and poles everywhere, not to mention the ramshackle buildings! Horrible!!! As for the long grass - not sure if it’s supposed to be left uncut as we’re now doing that over here to aid wildlife. I suspect it’s just a lack of maintenance though.

[@mikey76710]

Wouldn't like to be around Houston when it was kicking off . Stay safe mate

[@michellejohnson5992]

Stephen please get yourself home safe. This vlog had my worried about your safety, I'm probably being over cautious. But my stomach was honestly churning. Thamkyou for all your hard work. Stay safe come home 🏡 soon.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thank you, I will

[@danielledewitt1]

Yes you are being over cautious. I suggest you stay home, never leave your house.

[@darrenparry7819]

Brilliant 👏

[@davidnm21]

It’s a long long way from Blackpool Stephen sooner you then me. It did remind me of my stay at Kissimmee in Florida a few years ago. I had to catch a local bus with a friend of mine to get back into town and this just brings back memories. That car with spiked wheels surely that’s not allowed, but then this is America.

[@AdamAxeL1979]

If you want to eat a complimentary southern cooked meal, you’re welcome to stop by Luby’s cafeteria here on I-10 east, my treat.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Sorry I’m back up in Dallas now, but thanks for the offer 🙏

[@AdamAxeL1979]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpoolno worries Stephen, I can’t blame you for wanting to “get out of Dodge” while you still could😂 There are some nice parts to Houston, but unfortunately it has gone down the shitter within the last couple of decades.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

@@AdamAxeL1979 I watch Active Self Protection and John is always joking about how bad Houston is as it always seems to feature on there.

[@AdamAxeL1979]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool I always watch the ASP videos with my colleague at work lol Houston is riddled with criminals, which is a shame as there are a lot of nice people who live here also. I-45 close to NASA used to be a decent side of town, but it has really gone downhill. It’s a shame, but that’s brill that you watch the ASP KZbin videos also!!

[@Manc780]

Hi Stephen, the spikes you saw on the cars wheels at the beginning and at around 13:00 are called ‘Elbows’ because they stick out like elbows or some call them ‘Swangas’ and it’s a Houston Texas thing, they put those kind of wheels on cars that they call ‘Slabs’.... There are different widths of Elbows ranging from small to really wide. There’s a rapper from Houston called Paul Wall who is really into Slabs and he’s done songs specifically about ‘Slabs’

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks for the info.

[@Manc780]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool Thanks Stephen, I edited my comment with a it more info about them Ps great video as alway.... keep up the good work

[@richardgatenby7560]

OMG! I used to regularly go to Houston 10 years ago with work, it was a bit rough but never this bad!

[@kevinmott6205]

Enjoyed the drive around the community. What was that car about 😮❤

[@waynemaynard8133]

Great video...trust me, Dallas has its share of shady neighborhoods as well. Fiesta, is a very good grocery store chain.

[@carolsmith6012]

Great video, & always "The Simpsons sky" in USA

[@centureye]

I love driving videos, when you're driving round places like this, I noticed that T Mobile still exists in the USA 🇺🇸

[@geebee6737]

I wouldn't walk around Blackpool at night. Same issues across the the Globe mate. The shed that looked like it had been built from borrowed bits....you just described Jaywick 😉 Americans just like to do it BIGGER and better 🤣

[@PhilipAshton-je7uf]

Brilliant video Steven have safe trip there’s loads of gas stations

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Philip

[@PhilipAshton-je7uf]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool your very welcome hopefully see you in Blackpool soon

[@dvdmakinson]

it makes blackpool look tame.

[@superbantam523]

Mcdonalds on left direction where horses were heading

[@AdamAxeL1979]

You made it!! Welcome to Houston….again 😂

[@andrewgreenwood8554]

Gosh, those spike things are legal in Texas. Absolutely unbelievable.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Yeah, as long as the car is not more than 8 foot in width, they are legal.

[@dvdmakinson]

keep safe ste and come back.

[@dboyyarris4811]

Apparently there's just been a drive-by shooting in Euston Texas. Wasn't you was it🤔

[@spencerhartland4217]

Why don't you see an American football game, the weekend, or I wonder what the bars are like, I'd choose a more upmarket area though, bet the saloons are dodgy in Houston 😂 😂 especially Sunny side. Its really surprising how rough it is...

[@sambuka57]

Sunnyside looks upmarket comapred with Bond Street 🤪

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

It does a bit lol 😂

[@jayneshaw5247]

😂😂😂 The hotel looks like a prison and death trap cars with spikes on the wheels 😮shocking , your very brave ❤️👍

[@gman1353]

What you just saw makes Blackpool look like Chelsea. I bet you will be glad to get back to old Blighty.

[@daveclarke8913]

Granted that neighbourhood is pretty scary but it's nowhere near as bad as Blackpools Central Drive😮

[@mikkdc]

Might be called Sunnyside but it looks anything but! 🤣 Maybe the cheaper gas if paying by cash comes down to cutting out the middleman when using banking/credit cards? Love the growl of those Dodge engines. The Viper is one of my favourite cars.

[@brewsterkits]

well, it seems like a larger version of Blackpool or Canvey island, i guess no more dangerous than anywhere here, you should be safe in the motor!!! nice trip around, you never see the other places tourists dont go

[@streetlife8461]

I could eat a Higgitt’s pound burger then stay at the Dollar Hotel as it would be a very cheap night out ! Only thing that’s missing is Wetherspoons ! Lol I think you have found your vocation, as a worldwide vlogging traveller, showing us places we probably will never go to. Look forward to more ! Stay Safe !

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Well, I’m trying lol 😂

[@streetlife8461]

My favourite film you’ve ever made with very creative editing that I watch again and again is the Imperial Garage Murder. Very spooky and chilling. I also walked at midnight down there and filmed it and it’s not a very nice feeling the chill down the spine. I think your safer in USA than Blackpool lol 😂

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

@@streetlife8461 Thanks. That was like a Hollywood production!

[@streetlife8461]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool It’s long and hard sometimes tedious work editing videos, I’m just a novice, but realise the work you must put in to create your masterpieces. People think it’s easy, but it’s very time consuming sat in front of screen trying to create and put it all together. You have come a long way from your covid boredom lockdown days.

[@gecko2gecko2]

Is the big Syphilis road advert at 2:30 for an adults club?

[@SuperLisalis]

We were all so worried about you back here in Blackpool, no need your fitting in like a native. Come back to us soon...as fit as you left.

[@anthonyworthington6495]

Looks like blackpool without the tower and the beach😂🤣😂🤣

[@calderbrook2009]

I’m not from Blackpool but to be fair Houston makes Blackpool look posh 😂🤣

[@alexplane5359]

Brilliant that Steve 👏 what's next? Compton 💪 @AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool Haha! Nice one, you've got some balls old fellow. It's got some history that place. I'm impressed mate. Quality as usual Steve

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Funny enough I have been through Compton, but it was a long time ago. LAX is close by.