Inside London's Most Dangerous Ghetto 🇬🇧

I came to London's most dangerous and roughest areas to see if the rumours were true, starting with Tower Hamlets which has a notorious reputation. My local friend @Abzventure led me into the 'ghetto' to see if the hype of the place was legit, the answers were certainly mixed...
Then we headed to Newham with @Kingkayaamedia who showed us around another supposedly rough area of London where he grew up. We meet the locals who share their thoughts if this really is a place you should avoid. Welcome to London! 🇬🇧

[@benjohnsmith78]

Ben was so preoccupied with thoughts of getting robbed in London he failed to see he got robbed in his hometown of Plymouth at the train station… £120 is daylight robbery brother!

[@scann7306]

💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@beardedninjah7982]

Thieves and robbers wear suits these days but everyone got their eyes on the hoods 😅

[@scann7306]

@@beardedninjah7982 💯.

[@Caesar_1415]

Try travelling in America, lol

[@rosakop1]

He literally called it daylight robbery what are u on about

[@UnimportantAcc]

"Feels like home... I'm from Bangladesh" 💀💀💀

[@devanman7920]

Ya its a complete hell hole and he's just like "feels like home init" haha

[@DariusMazdehan-wl9du]

Those responsible for destruction are muslims of India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Middle East, Bangladesh. I don't think Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, Zoroastrian Indians or non muslim Persians, Jews are causing any sort of problems. They are highly educated on average and have highest household incomes and most university degrees. They don't deal with drugs, seek human welfare or asylum or rape. Moreover except for your communist, globalist prime minister who is an exception I don't think in general hindu and Christian migrants from India are causing any poverty, violence in England.

[@chrism2279]

The media threw trash everywhere.

[@chizzlemo3094]

"its amazing feels like home, Bangladesh". err yeah

[@johngalt6525]

Mind blown .... 😮

[@jonnydoeson5562]

Piles of junk and trash and clothes dumped all over

[@DariusMazdehan-wl9du]

Those responsible for destruction are muslims of India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Middle East, Bangladesh. I don't think Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, Zoroastrian Indians or non muslim Persians, Jews are causing any sort of problems. Moreover except for your communist, globalist prime minister who is an exception I don't think in general hindu and Christian migrants from India are causing any poverty, violence in England. Actually India Today is one of the largest economic powers and currently the fastest growing economy in the world under the current leadership. Today India is completely different from what it was in 1980 when the country was closed to the global investors and economy. Check the statistics of United Nations Development Programme, World Bank, International Monetary Fund and Morgan and Stanley - they have clearly mentioned that currently only 14% of the population of India live below poverty line and in last decade 450 million Indians have been lifted out of absolute poverty. Moreover one more strong evidence is the rapidly growing middle class and the booming consumer market. India Today has the fastest growing consumer market in the world the reason why numerous global brands have and are opening their business in India. Even in the infrastructure case, there is a massive upgradation going on currently. You see the latest global news reports. Boeing, Airbus have received their largest purchase orders which are also the largest in the entire history of aviation from Indian airline carrier groups like Air India, Indigo. The reason behind this, more and more number of Indians are travelling by air with more and more airports being built throughout India by the government because the domestic part of India's air transport is far larger than the international part. Thirdly, India's recent upgradation of its railways with its new fleet of semi high speed trains like Vande Bharat and building of tunnels through mountains in Northwestern and Northeast Indian Himalayas and it's rapidly growing highway, expressway networks and bridges- the Atal sea link recently constructed connecting Mumbai to Pune over the Arabian Sea. Lastly India recently have became successful in constructing an underwater metro railway.

[@DariusMazdehan-wl9du]

I don't think Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, Zoroastrian Indians or non muslim Persians, Jews are causing any sort of problems. They are highly educated on average and have highest household incomes and most university degrees. They don't deal with drugs, seek human welfare or asylum or rape. Moreover except for your communist, globalist prime minister who is an exception I don't think in general hindu and Christian migrants from India are causing any poverty, violence in England. Actually India today is one of the largest economic powers and currently the fastest growing economy in the world under the current leadership. Today India is completely different from what it was in 1980 when the country was closed to the global investors and economy. Check the statistics of United Nations Development Programme, World Bank, International Monetary Fund and Morgan and Stanley - they have clearly mentioned that currently only 14% of the population of India live below poverty line and in last decade 450 million Indians have been lifted out of absolute poverty. Moreover one more strong evidence is the rapidly growing middle class and the booming consumer market. India Today has the fastest growing consumer market in the world the reason why numerous global brands have and are opening their business in India. Even in the infrastructure case, there is a massive upgradation going on currently. You see the latest global news reports. Boeing, Airbus have received their largest purchase orders which are also the largest in the entire history of aviation from Indian airline carrier groups like Air India, Indigo. The reason behind this, more and more number of Indians are travelling by air with more and more airports being built throughout India by the government because the domestic part of India's air transport is far larger than the international part. Thirdly, India's recent upgradation of its railways with its new fleet of semi high speed trains like Vande Bharat and building of tunnels through mountains in Northwestern and Northeast Indian Himalayas and it's rapidly growing highway, expressway networks and bridges- the Atal sea link recently constructed connecting Mumbai to Pune over the Arabian Sea. I am a realist and I honestly say China is already out of the third world status long back and India is rapidly transitioning into a second world country that is it's in the Goldilocks Phase in terms of economists.

[@noeledmonds12]

Import the third world that's what you get

[@antonyleemulvey8226]

£120 to London. That’s an absolute ass raping

[@bensmith372]

Heavy taking the piss

[@demoncloud6147]

KZbin AI let you say this ? wow

[@benjohnsmith78]

Ben just pulled his pants down, bent himself over the ticket desk and passed a toilet brush to the closest person to him and said “Do your best brother”

[@Guvnor100]

Could have travelled cheaper if he went out of peak times. Still ridiculous, but if you know how to get around cheaper you can

[@drumstick74]

Trains are also crazy expensive here in Denmark. It's like they *don't want us* to travel.

[@LewisM-111]

“It’s alright, you can hear the crackheads screaming at night, but it’s alright.” 🤣🤣

[@HeatherBoo916]

if that's the worst, i am moving there, i hear them 24 7 where i am and pay a lot more in rent 🤣

[@BackpackerBen]

🇬🇧 what a place

[@LewisM-111]

I can just picture them roaming the streets at night and screaming, like the zombies in I Am Legend 😂

[@callumkent7155]

@@BackpackerBen Hi Ben. Any plans to do Germany. Poland. Maybe visit Gdansk or Dresden in Germany. Explore old WW2 sites

[@paul7TM]

It's whatever people are used to. I've found London at rush hour for instance the eighth circle of hell. But the locals just stumble along like zombies 😵

[@storiesreadaloud5635]

'gangs', 'youths', 'urban dwellers', 'vibrant people', 'doctors', 'rocket scientists', 'British'

[@CB-dl1vg]

‘Engineers’ ‘Enrichment’ ‘Nurses’

[@danielcunningham6727]

​@CB-dl1vg lucy letby she certainly enriched many young babies didnt she..

[@CB-dl1vg]

@@danielcunningham6727 No. No body is trying to convince us that psychopathic nurses are only a positive thing and only serve to ‘enrich’ our society.

[@hencesmidt668]

how about the 700 Nigerian "health care professionals" who faked there qualifications wonder how many people they injured/killed. Guess we'll never know because the government is so embarrassed they deported them with no further follow up.

[@user-xo4lg5se3d]

London is nice and peaceful African city. At nights there are some crime related to drug abuse, but it's not that bad.

[@lunakiecherry9558]

U got me there 😂

[@miarose9707]

And Asians

[@bangersandmash8036]

Plenty of Africans walking around going poor me. Sod off home

[@AB_to_the_J]

A bit like Berlin - the middle eastern clan-capital of Europe.

[@theotryhard8651]

Where are you from? nowhere where no one ever achieved anything?

[@Lionking1190]

Those train prices are absolutely a shitshow!!!

[@nigelwatson2750]

"But, but, but it's the same in all other countries" 🤣

[@larsstougaard7097]

Insane how can a country work that way, who pocket all that money, the real criminals right there

[@michaelstokes919]

If he booked it a day in advance he could of got it for £70. Surely someone who is well travelled would of known that.

[@TheManuel012009]

@@michaelstokes919still way too expensive

[@tomcarter595]

No one pays that tbf I just got a return on the same line (South west to Paddington) & it cost me £40 return 😂

[@WesleyWinter.]

That train ticket was daylight robbery 💀

[@Caesar_1415]

Lol

[@michael-james1970]

Daylight stupidity. Book in advance and pay £43

[@Caesar_1415]

@@michael-james1970 Smart person right here!!!!

[@robertpavey5615]

£120 for a single fare train journey is mental. Avoid paying on the day and book well in advance, looking for Split Save deals...or rise up against the men responsible for fleecing us.

[@comosaycomosah]

thats insane i wouldnt do it....i just wouldnt....especially there motorcycle for sure everywhere

[@DarthDainese]

£55 cheapest I can find from Newcastle to Kings Cross

[@gonnabefree]

He can business expense it tbf

[@comosaycomosah]

@@gonnabefree touche touche

[@sutenjarl1162]

Go annoy the germans who own it 🤣

[@ST-mn6nw]

London where everyone talks in that cringe wannabe gangsta accent, embarrassment to england

[@nathandurant2825]

You know what im sayin bro. Jeez I despise it

[@eon14873]

They sound like Ali G

[@nathandurant2825]

Worst thing is when a white guy comes out of prison and starts talking to you like it, it's basically the lingua franca of UK jails

[@Curi0u50ne]

U get me brov?! 😂

[@7ofthem]

Not the people I know there

[@danw1463]

ive lived in north london for a few months from a commuter town in kent and honestly had no problems so far, people round here are nice and will actually stop to talk you, never had that before, never felt scared or threatened at late night/ early mornings, no denying there is problems in london but i definitely think its blown out of proportion even just speaking to people that live here or at work who live all around london

[@indexpictures]

north london is different. undesirables are physically incapable of walking up the highgate & hampstead hills. nicest part of the city as a result

[@soupsandwich1]

Jesus christ I was in London in the mid 1990's and it looks completely indistinguishable now. My god. Good luck, Brits.

[@buckrussell567]

@soupsandwich1 same there in the early 90's cannot believe the difference...Cleese was right "England isn't England anymore"

[@InstrumentalsBeats]

Much safer now than the mid 90s 👍🏻

[@RubbishGimpy]

The problem is they live like they did in Bangladesh. Over crowded homes, no intergration and slum areas and spend their money on the car they drive. Its people that make an area. Take some pride in your surrounding and people will have a better opinion of the area. None of these areas a bad places. I live in Stratford, its instagram gansters and the odd shitty street/block.

[@InstrumentalsBeats]

@@RubbishGimpy that was London in the early 1900s London in the 2000s-2020s has less poverty and squalor than London in the 1980s-1990s

[@paulwally9007]

@@InstrumentalsBeats I was there back in the early 1900s too. The Artful Dodger pinched my snuff box and pocket watch.

[@benjohnsmith78]

Ben drops another banging video! I used to live in Bethnal Green… loved it. How many times are we going to hear Ben say “brother” and “As-salamu Alaikum” to everyone he meets!

[@bzorbbob817]

i find it funny

[@giannishen]

Your videos are always interesting, thank you for sharing! 👍🥰🙏

[@PETERGRIFFIN21380]

A bunch of feargal’s trying to act hard in front of a camera certainly doesn’t make it a “dangerous neighbourhood”. It makes it a shit hole

[@HS-bk5tj]

My next door lady stabbed last week in Edgware and died, Somali lot

[@Sabotaz80xx]

The attacker wasn’t even Somali

[@theexteriorcleaningguy9457]

Mate London is a seriously dangerous right now. Just look at the serious crime statistics

[@johnperkins4611]

Feargals! Class...

[@thepanther8925]

@@HS-bk5tj My ancestors died in India, British lot

[@JP-oe4ry]

Just bought a 2.5 hour trip here in Finland for 40e. 1 of Europe's most expensive countries. How is England even functioning at those train prices?

[@FSWGN]

Morjesta 😊

[@AI-Records24]

We are barely functioning, and it’s going to get a whole lot worse!

[@jonnydoeson5562]

It’s not. Trains are unusable.

[@chriswashingtonbeats]

It's insane

[@johngauntthesun]

they are mother fuckers the government steals from poor and gives to rich thief company's that don't so anything any get so much money from government its a scam that's only good for the elite

[@DannyK1992]

RIP UK RIP London

[@bakerbaker4455]

doing better than it ever has

[@ellistolchard4400]

​@@bakerbaker4455 How do all of the people there live on minimum wage jobs?

[@seananon4893]

@@bakerbaker4455 You must be from Africa.

[@wuhaninstituteofvirology]

@@ellistolchard4400 (with massive credit card debt/loans that never get paid off their entire lives - that's how the world, global economic system, operates

[@smitz7847]

@@bakerbaker4455is it sarcasm? Surely

[@riyadinho6795]

are we going to pretend like the "east end" which includes tower hamlets hasnt always been the grimiest, poorest, working class area of London even before immigration or anything else. it has always been like this.

[@paulw6183]

No it hasn't, being poor or working class doesn't mean looking like a third world shithole.

[@archiesully]

@@paulw6183 east london doesn't look like a third world shithole I'd advise you come here first before chatting that shit

[@mohamedmane4874]

@@archiesully the enriched areas do

[@jondurr]

London just elected Khan for the third time. May she rest in peace!

[@J4RVV]

It was fudged!

[@giraffesinc.2193]

They are nuts to have re-elected him!

[@mikeymoose7253]

As opposed to the other clowns you mean

[@jackdobson1992]

He got re elected by the muslim voters who they imported.

[@Mikke-G]

Demographics are destiny in elections

[@Astrohhh]

Regardless of how bad of a day I may be having, seeing a Ben upload instantly makes it better. I love these videos so much! Thanks for bringing us along for you adventures my dude.

[@BackpackerBen]

Legend mate!

[@travellingveteran]

I grew up in Tower Hamlets, in particular Stepney, I could've shown you all of these places. I moved out 23 years ago. I went to the same school as Billy Ocean, Dizzee Rascal and The Krays! Despite what they say, it is really rough!

[@stogieguy7]

So, when I was last in London, my 10 year old daughter and I ended up wandering around Tower Hamlets (Whitechapel area) looking for an address that we couldn’t find as my phone died. It was 6-8 pm on a Saturday evening. I might add that we’re Americans so it was all new to us. Yeah, it seemed dodgy but frankly not that bad. We ran into some very nice people who were quite helpful. Never felt endangered. I’m sure it’s rough late at night, but compared with most US cities, it wasn’t that bad. It was, however, heavily Bangladeshi which was somewhat of a culture shock to be sure. Have to totally agree with what your mates were saying there. Great video, btw!

[@demoncloud6147]

Ben has come a long way, toughened up by all the adventures, this is what travelling the world does to you, make you more resilient

[@Kapanol97]

UK is dead bruh

[@wuhaninstituteofvirology]

(maybe the north & south of england are still good, but GTFO of london

[@uksilverstacker413]

@@wuhaninstituteofvirologyLondon is not for poor peasants like you

[@giorgipiorgi]

England lives and marches on 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@leedavies76]

You mean where high immigration is has become dead

[@benbrown9053]

I'm in the states and this is like watching a cosplay gathering. All these road kids thing their British neighbors are so threatening. You should come visit the real gang infested areas in the states, you'd likely be walking with your tail in-between your legs. Crime is so high here they hardly report what actually happens to make it like everything is ok. Come to our ends and you'll start sounding posh.

[@anunnakigenetic]

Londonistan😂

[@DariusMazdehan-wl9du]

Those responsible for destruction are muslims of India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Middle East, Bangladesh. I don't think Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, Zoroastrian Indians or non muslim Persians, Jews are causing any sort of problems. They are highly educated on average and have highest household incomes and most university degrees. They don't deal with drugs, seek human welfare or asylum or rape. Moreover except for your communist, globalist prime minister who is an exception I don't think in general hindu and Christian migrants from India are causing any poverty, violence in England. Actually India Today is one of the largest economic powers and currently the fastest growing economy in the world under the current leadership. Today India is completely different from what it was in 1980 when the country was closed to the global investors and economy. Check the statistics of United Nations Development Programme, World Bank, International Monetary Fund and Morgan and Stanley - they have clearly mentioned that currently only 14% of the population of India live below poverty line and in last decade 450 million Indians have been lifted out of absolute poverty. Moreover one more strong evidence is the rapidly growing middle class and the booming consumer market. India Today has the fastest growing consumer market in the world the reason why numerous global brands have and are opening their business in India. Even in the infrastructure case, there is a massive upgradation going on currently. You see the latest global news reports. Boeing, Airbus have received their largest purchase orders which are also the largest in the entire history of aviation from Indian airline carrier groups like Air India, Indigo. The reason behind this, more and more number of Indians are travelling by air with more and more airports being built throughout India by the government because the domestic part of India's air transport is far larger than the international part. Thirdly, India's recent upgradation of its railways with its new fleet of semi high speed trains like Vande Bharat and building of tunnels through mountains in Northwestern and Northeast Indian Himalayas and it's rapidly growing highway, expressway networks and bridges- the Atal sea link recently constructed connecting Mumbai to Pune over the Arabian Sea. I am a realist and I honestly say China is already out of the third world status long back and India is rapidly transitioning into a second world country that is it's in the Goldilocks Phase in terms of economists. The blame is to be put on muslims and not Asians like Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Nepalese, non muslim Indians who are hardworking and law abiding.

[@JAMESLOONEY-kd1nu]

It was originally londonieum 😅 a roman settlement..I wish I had a pound for every time I saw londonistan

[@theRatsAmongUs]

"London" is done.🏴‍☠

[@G30RG3KA]

been done for a while. "place is like home" so the shithole you came from ? cool.

[@DannyK1992]

Londonistan

[@ladylaois8184]

Exactly

[@bakerbaker4455]

why dont you please fuck off then? youre the problem. not all these lovely people

[@ITPFS]

Racist cretin

[@westleycharringate9526]

I moved away from East London 2004 and never went back. I used to take my toddler out in the push chair and had to have one eye over my shoulder at all times. Had a couple of guys walk right up to my kids pushchair giving me a stare I’ll never forget. I stared back at them with so much hatred because they were doing it to my kid, and I’ll be honest I would have defended my kid my last breath. I was one of the toughest guys in the area in my mid twenties, but wouldn’t fancy my chances now. It’s gangs outnumbering individual victims with zero honour and zero respect for community.

[@ChrisPBacon3000]

Enjoy the demographic shift. Certain people have to learn the hard way.

[@mickyarams]

The so called natives that used to live there moved Basildon, Tilbury and Jaywick. Those natives have turned those places into chav central and the ones always moaning about foreigners.

[@sutenjarl1162]

@@mickyarams Statistics don't lie

[@mickyarams]

@sutenjarl1162 I know, same stats that says the most toothless inbreds live outside London.

[@ChrisPBacon3000]

@@sutenjarl1162 Those types of individuals don't understand statistics, math, etc... Waste of time trying to teach them.

[@uksilverstacker413]

@@ChrisPBacon3000your mum learnt the hard way

[@johnp1937]

I've been to Tower Hamlets (Bow, Bromley, Shoreditch), Hackney, Newham (really just the Westfield Stratford Center) alone both day and night. Only in certain parts of Bow / Bromley-by-Bow did I ever feel a bit uneasy. And I'm from Oregon (U.S.). All these places look quite charming. Nothing like the rough areas in Philly (Kensington) or St. Louis (Northside). The train prices are comparable to NYC to DC, a similar distance of about 200 miles.

[@hannah9551]

Great video. I used to live in Plymouth, moved to Forest Gate, right by where you were at the end of your visit in Newham, and now in Startford. The dancing (?) guy at the start of the video, I see him pretty much every time I leave the house. I work for a drug and alcohol charity supporting young people. Great to hear the encouragement and advice from the locals about staying away from gangs. I'll show this to some of kids I work with. Thanks!!

[@blacksabbathmatters3365]

Cheeky bugger game me my sim card back!! 😂 Awesome stuff Ben. 👍

[@robertkojak4957]

New video from backpacker Ben 👍 🎥 👍 And the day gets better

[@darrylp6938]

Where are the English people?

[@YesSir-ms3uk]

Sad to see mate

[@giorgipiorgi]

Replaced

[@SoulKiller15]

They Brexited

[@chuckb624]

White Flight.

[@J0ck63]

Spain.

[@JonDoe-sx3qd]

at one point . maybe the 50's- 80's those areas were well full of happy people .

[@JustAlex848]

It's the same story all over the UK - a minority of bad people ruining things for the majority of good people. London is no different, but due to its size, the antics of the bad minority get amplified. Having said that, this country definitely has a problem with knife crime. But what do you expect when the Conservatives have vastly reduced police numbers? Remember that when you go to vote later this year. Not saying Labour or any other party will be better, but we know for a fact what the Tories are like, and it isn't good for the regular folk like us.

[@MattyEngland]

If you think voting changes anything, you're either very nieve or too young to know better. It's a not a democracy when your only choices are a load of globalist scumbags vs another load of globalist scumbags. Nothing will change until we scrap the entire system and start again with normal people rather than rich public schoolboys. Sir Kier is every bit as big of a POS as sunak and friends.

[@giorgipiorgi]

I agree. Minorities ruin things

[@TigerBoyX15]

Unfortunately the Tories are Bribing again those well off OAPs .that lot don't give a toss for anyone but their Cash and Triple Lock...always moaning .be glad when they are gone .They hold this Country back..and the Young are Betrayed and Nothing done to help them..or even a chance of their Own Home .

[@NielsTimmers]

I cannot believe that Hostel has an operating License ... The Fire Department would close it down immediately .. Lets hope they do !!

[@TigerBoyX15]

Exactly..that place is disgusting not even cheap (£28 is not and who stays in Hackney ?

[@SirCarlosMusicBMI]

🎉🎉🎉 Thank you Ben you always find some very strange places. Blessings,Carlos ✝️🙏❤️😊🇺🇸

[@vonsopas]

Those guys are absolute legends indeed! I love how you manage to make friends with locals to show you around. Great to watch your channel again (dunno why it was absent from my feed for a couple months) Cheers Ben!

[@BackpackerBen]

Cheers mate! Yeah top lads

[@George-qp7in]

Thank you Ben, tremendous video. Enjoyed from start to finish. “The other London.”

[@binky_bun]

I got robbed by a restaurant on brick lane last time I was in London. They skimmed my card.

[@ilikevolcanoes8661]

You’re probably racist for stating this fact.

[@paulwally9007]

You serious?

[@binky_bun]

@@paulwally9007 Yep. They tried to book flights on my card if I recall. Luckily I spotted it in time and called the card company and had the card blocked.

[@mustardmule4723]

You couldn’t pay me £120 to visit London, that place & Birmingham are the worst I’ve ever visited.

[@olbapoli4074]

So you did visit?

[@mustardmule4723]

@@olbapoli4074 Yeah, you couldn’t pay me to go back.

[@pipboy423]

Come to America, and you'll see a lot worse, sadly

[@mustardmule4723]

@@pipboy423 I have seen it on Nick Johnsons channel some of the towns & cities you lot have going to ruin. It’s sad

[@mattlondon2242]

Think of us that have to live here ..

[@shoganaii6661]

i live in london and i cant stand how people talk lol

[@ParksRec]

It’s so cringe

[@kwameopoku3576]

Its their slang

[@AB-kx4nc]

@ParksRec yes it is cringe, pathetic childish use of the English ( ?) Language.

[@TheDestineyy]

Cry about it lol... Kids in random little villages across England are starting to speak like this cause they think it's cool

[@yinkstv3197]

Then leave - your presence won’t be missed lmao

[@blakehunsicker9458]

So weird how some people take pride in the fact that their neighborhood is dangerous and grimy. Once you start noticing it you hear it from a lot of them.

[@mattlondon2242]

The only people that say tower hamlets is the roughest part of London are people that have never been to London.

[@ParksRec]

Do enlighten us

[@fumanchu9701]

It’s a dive. I know Stratford very well. I worked there for 5 years.

[@mattlondon2242]

@fumanchu9701 so because you done a 9-5 in Stratford, you know the place really well ? OK 👍

[@fumanchu9701]

@@mattlondon2242 no, I’m a shift worker so saw it at all times of the day / night and weekends. Also had a few colleagues that lived there that said it was a dive. I know the carpenter estate as my work place was close by. I’d walk around the area and it was a dive. Even the Westfield shopping centre there is full of dicks. There’s fights kicking off even now and then, and also a stabbing in there a while back. Anything else you’d like to know ?

[@TheDestineyy]

People go by what they hear... No one from London would say Tower Hamlets is the most dangerous.. I wouldn't of even considered it that dodgy.

[@davebird3657]

Great episode thanks

[@KennyG-qh8jc]

WHere ta fk is England this will be the whole UK in 20 years..

[@YesSir-ms3uk]

Sad to see

[@carlosagua727]

This is so so racist. London has always been like this. I assume you’re not cultured or well travelled. Numpty.

[@mickyarams]

Jaywick is still worse.

[@chkldstgee2433]

We've been hearing this for more than 20 years.

[@nathandurant2825]

God help us

[@ELITEDEMON991]

Mate I drive in this area most days……….. what a absolute hole!!!! The best bit about it all is seeing it in the rear view mirror 💯

[@EpicCrapTime]

Ben, you should definitely go to GUYANA. Would love to see your experience there. Im from there and its hardly even covered on youtube, in fact most people don't even know it exists. People are amazing and food and culture is great. Definitely check it out man!

[@barbiebossette7724]

I love guyana 🇬🇾 my mother guyanese the most beautiful place I spend time , great ppl too ♡

[@latchmandrepaul9108]

Guyanese parents I have. Best pepperpot in the Caribbean!

[@nealart]

Thanks for the education!

[@kimbeaney6747]

Thank you for your stellar work Ben, it's not as bad as I thought....... Lots of good people with common sense. Reminded me that best to Mind your Own Business.

[@andreelindevall1203]

When i was young i thought about hooligans and skinheads when i thought about London, now i only think about criminals and what not

[@chuckb624]

What not?🤷🏿‍♂️

[@andreelindevall1203]

@@chuckb624 yes? isn't that an english saying

[@fabianperez9937]

What’s the difference between those? 😂

[@andreelindevall1203]

@@fabianperez9937 What do you mean?

[@lynussss]

He dont want to say “foreigners”

[@anotheruser9876]

Competition on the rail makes for lower prices, right? Right? What a lot of bullshit have we been fed and swallowed.

[@imsbvs]

Ben, I am sure it is possible to get a lower priced rail ticket, but it is necessary to plan ahead, have a railcard and be prepared for split ticketing (two or more tickets for the same journey). As for the areas of London, in Newham at the Westfield shopping center (Stratford) there are regular announcements warning people to keep their valuable secure and safe from theft. They wouldn't do that our of joy. This is next to the London 2012 Olympic Park, which is a fab place to visit. Unfortuntely knife crime is a problem in London in general, and you are more likely to get a ticket for speeding in one of the too many 20mph roads than be picked up for having a knife. I used to live nearby but escaped to the coast a few years ago. I go back by train now and again, the whole of East London into Essex has changed, I recognise the roads but little else.

[@GPosner8]

Howdy mate✌🏻 I’ve always thought your adventures were top notch. Now that I’m on a bit of a walkabout I’m positively flabbergasted at how you do it. I’ve been knackered for a week now and barely done anything as courageous and amazing as you do. So here’s never ending kudos to you mate. You are truly a legend👍🏻✌🏻🤙🏻

[@BackpackerBen]

Cheers mate!! Yes it’s brutal gottta admit 😅

[@m389nkfpe03]

Bricklane is amazing... Truman Brewery has some great events!

[@trinity1181]

Lived in Croydon for 7 years, if you mind your own business there it is generally fine. it has gone downhill in recent years though

[@canturgan]

Canning Town is pretty sore. Brick Lane is in Tower Hamlets, safe as houses but Shadwell, which is the next district in Tower Hamlets isn't.

[@JoefishJ]

Nice one mate, great video 👍

[@howardtayloresq.]

Brought back memories I escaped years ago to the South West of England...

[@glen6566]

£120 to go to London , If I was offered that to go there I still wouldn't, horrendous place. It's like a different country in some areas down there . Scary what it's become .

[@kwameopoku3576]

Lool u scared of non white faces how weird

[@AustralianRadioindie]

Always enjoy watching your travels , cheers from Tasmania

[@BackpackerBen]

Appreciate the bro!!

[@MACRONOne]

Dope episode! I watched another KZbinr today, covering the same area. I must conclude, I like your content WAAAY better.

[@LADmob]

Ben needed a fixer to walk around London LOL

[@cianog]

London was English in the 90s. Insane how quickly things go downhill.

[@kdavid022]

locals says in this video everything is getting better now.

[@Hardlywerkin]

Just the number of people in poverty has increased and it's more visible. Throw in uncontrolled immigration to the mix, as well as no real support for youth in the poorest areas and you've got a melting pot of chaos.

[@Karlos.xx.travels]

they're mostly all English or British in this video....maybe you should take a look at white ghettos

[@tekkn_579]

@@kdavid022 Thats not the point of what this guy said.

[@DeLaSalle-nh4ee]

​@@kdavid022Yeah cos they all foreign and we getting invaded 😂

[@user-yc7gv6cy2x]

Good stuff Ben and you are an awesome geeza bro.

[@BackpackerBen]

Cheers mate!!

[@peterl7807]

Where the white people at? 😱

[@giorgipiorgi]

We’re watching on in dismay as our capital is overrun

[@starseed8087]

Brits were busy blaming the EU instead fixing their own politics

[@tobyjackman3212]

Visiting your mum

[@fabianperez9937]

Complaining on yt while voting the tories that lead to this mess

[@fabianperez9937]

Complaining on yt while voting the tories that lead to this shitshow

[@unusedsub3003]

London. Just don’t bother with it. Absolute 💩 hole, uncomfortable, cramped and expensive.

[@strangeQuirks]

London has fallen hahaha

[@koroshiya_1]

I lived in Shadwell (Tower Hamlets) 10 years ago. It was fine! I had no problems, but it was really run down and not much to do. Whitechapel and Brick Lane are much better areas if you want to enjoy yourself.

[@gotteification]

Whitechapel? Hahah its like walking in pakistan

[@unelectedbureaucrat2003]

​@@gotteification it should be renamed Brownmosque

[@damianmoodley594]

Hey Ben, you did not say anything about the ethnic replacement of the Cockneys

[@enosger]

Why should he, the cockneys weren’t replaced, they left cos the racist a holes didn’t want to live near foreigners.

[@Bendwow]

Isn't this your Tajikistan pt 3 video? 😂

[@BackpackerBen]

Lol long story about that 😆

[@horsepaste817]

The sky's chemed out its mind ✈✈✈

[@catozzy123]

That was entertaining. Well done to all who participated. London is full of good people .

[@mainfish88]

i was born in Dennison point on carpenters, it had play-grounds all around it, a school at the end of the road with large playing fields lol its mad to see it like this! it was really a quite place..

[@CalvinJKproductions]

Islam is why

[@Kingkayaamedia]

Great video Ben It was pleasure showing you around the neighbourhood stay safe

[@BackpackerBen]

Yes bro!!! See you soon

[@drumstick74]

One of your best trips yet, imo. I would be too claustrophobic in the wooden coffin, well done, sir.

[@anthony68]

Everything wrong with London in one video,Khans people

[@MaheshWalatara]

When you need subtitles to understand the locals in London. 😂😂

[@OmarTravelAdventures]

Brilliant Ben!!! Thank you. What is the story behind these expensive trains? can we blame Thatcher?

[@fensterputzernuernberg]

Its a great video Ben

[@BackpackerBen]

Thanks pal

[@Nacting]

I live in London, have done for the past 10 years - it has gotten so much worse to the point where I’m decided to leave.

[@ParksRec]

Which parts got worse. Genuinely curious

[@mohamedmane4874]

@@ParksRec the enriched parts

[@ParksRec]

@@mohamedmane4874 no shit 😂

[@eternalself]

When you order a Japanese capsule hotel from Temu

[@ipanemakid3058]

These people bear no relation whatsoever to the real Londoners.

[@natesquestyouknowthatsrigh8269]

What the hell was that? I couldn’t understand a word. 😂

[@MattyEngland]

You obviously don't speak wannabeganstolian

[@catsapp]

Me from Russia styding english here: -- OMG UK people not understand each other

[@rahuldahoob]

INNIT

[@peterk607]

Cockneys!!!

[@paulwally9007]

Wat U be sayin', Bro?

[@tagacale1733]

GB has practically been transformed into an Arab /indian /african country lol

[@DariusMazdehan-wl9du]

Those responsible for destruction are muslims of India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Middle East, Bangladesh. I don't think Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, Zoroastrian Indians or non muslim Persians, Jews are causing any sort of problems. They are highly educated on average and have highest household incomes and most university degrees. They don't deal with drugs, seek human welfare or asylum or rape. Moreover except for your communist, globalist prime minister who is an exception I don't think in general hindu and Christian migrants from India are causing any poverty, violence in England. Actually India Today is one of the largest economic powers and currently the fastest growing economy in the world under the current leadership. Today India is completely different from what it was in 1980 when the country was closed to the global investors and economy. Check the statistics of United Nations Development Programme, World Bank, International Monetary Fund and Morgan and Stanley - they have clearly mentioned that currently only 14% of the population of India live below poverty line and in last decade 450 million Indians have been lifted out of absolute poverty. Moreover one more strong evidence is the rapidly growing middle class and the booming consumer market. India Today has the fastest growing consumer market in the world the reason why numerous global brands have and are opening their business in India. Even in the infrastructure case, there is a massive upgradation going on currently. You see the latest global news reports. Boeing, Airbus have received their largest purchase orders which are also the largest in the entire history of aviation from Indian airline carrier groups like Air India, Indigo. The reason behind this, more and more number of Indians are travelling by air with more and more airports being built throughout India by the government because the domestic part of India's air transport is far larger than the international part. Thirdly, India's recent upgradation of its railways with its new fleet of semi high speed trains like Vande Bharat and building of tunnels through mountains in Northwestern and Northeast Indian Himalayas and it's rapidly growing highway, expressway networks and bridges- the Atal sea link recently constructed connecting Mumbai to Pune over the Arabian Sea. Lastly India recently have became successful in constructing an underwater metro railway. Stop coupling Indians with African or Arabs. The demographics of Indian migrants are heaven compared to those of African/ Arab/ Iranian/ Pakistani/ Afghans. Indians are far far more closer to Chinese , Japanese, Korean that is proper Asian migrants because they are hardworking, don't seek asylum or absue women and are the ones with highest number of educational degrees. Please I am only refering to Non muslim Indians. Not muslim Indians who are similar to Pakistani/ Middle Easterner migrants.

[@DariusMazdehan-wl9du]

Those responsible for destruction are muslims of India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Middle East, Bangladesh. I don't think Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, Zoroastrian Indians or non muslim Persians, Jews are causing any sort of problems. They are highly educated on average and have highest household incomes and most university degrees. They don't deal with drugs, seek human welfare or asylum or rape. Moreover except for your communist, globalist prime minister who is an exception I don't think in general hindu and Christian migrants from India are causing any poverty, violence in England. Actually India Today is one of the largest economic powers and currently the fastest growing economy in the world under the current leadership. Today India is completely different from what it was in 1980 when the country was closed to the global investors and economy. Check the statistics of United Nations Development Programme, World Bank, International Monetary Fund and Morgan and Stanley - they have clearly mentioned that currently only 14% of the population of India live below poverty line and in last decade 450 million Indians have been lifted out of absolute poverty. Moreover one more strong evidence is the rapidly growing middle class and the booming consumer market. India Today has the fastest growing consumer market in the world the reason why numerous global brands have and are opening their business in India. Even in the infrastructure case, there is a massive upgradation going on currently. You see the latest global news reports. Boeing, Airbus have received their largest purchase orders which are also the largest in the entire history of aviation from Indian airline carrier groups like Air India, Indigo. The reason behind this, more and more number of Indians are travelling by air with more and more airports being built throughout India by the government because the domestic part of India's air transport is far larger than the international part. Thirdly, India's recent upgradation of its railways with its new fleet of semi high speed trains like Vande Bharat and building of tunnels through mountains in Northwestern and Northeast Indian Himalayas and it's rapidly growing highway, expressway networks and bridges- the Atal sea link recently constructed connecting Mumbai to Pune over the Arabian Sea. I am a realist and I honestly say China is already out of the third world status long back and India is rapidly transitioning into a second world country that is it's in the Goldilocks Phase in terms of economists. The blame is to be put on muslims and not Asians like Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Nepalese, non muslim Indians who are hardworking and law abiding. I hope you understand!

[@James-nv1wf]

It's happening in Canada as well. I have no clue how we're responsible for their lack of contraception.

[@franniefromvenice]

120 quid?? For a 3 hour journey?? I paid 95€ for a round trip to Vienna from Udine (northern Italy), and that's a 6 hour journey both ways! 120£ is insane, man

[@7ofthem]

You can get much cheaper online

[@philipmullins5185]

In Sydney Australia pensioners can travel all day for $2.50 Australia which is about $1.70 USA dollars , for example a 300 kilometre trip and return 600 kilometres costs only $2.50 Australia which is a bargain compared to the train prices in the U.K

[@GonzosFist]

Just send more UK taxpayers money to Zelensky - no biggie!

[@marglie]

Good Lads. Backpacker Ben is a tough one. Great street bonus points to his hood rep stats!

[@nmbileg]

wow that wallpaper 23:47 is in mongolia, thanks mate, at least you have a little memory from my country 😅

[@notatrailbossjustan..5170]

the real danger is the train price. all i saw was hipster paradise 😂

[@MattyEngland]

The gang members were still in bed, go back when it's dark and it's a whole different world.

[@ChoicelessAwareness]

London? Is that anywhere near India ?

[@mhussain5733]

Naaa Bangladesh

[@tammcscotti]

Apparently its near Rwanda

[@DariusMazdehan-wl9du]

Those responsible for destruction are muslims of India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Middle East, Bangladesh. I don't think Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, Zoroastrian Indians or non muslim Persians, Jews are causing any sort of problems. They are highly educated on average and have highest household incomes and most university degrees. They don't deal with drugs, seek human welfare or asylum or rape. Moreover except for your communist, globalist prime minister who is an exception I don't think in general hindu and Christian migrants from India are causing any poverty, violence in England. Actually India Today is one of the largest economic powers and currently the fastest growing economy in the world under the current leadership. Today India is completely different from what it was in 1980 when the country was closed to the global investors and economy. Check the statistics of United Nations Development Programme, World Bank, International Monetary Fund and Morgan and Stanley - they have clearly mentioned that currently only 14% of the population of India live below poverty line and in last decade 450 million Indians have been lifted out of absolute poverty. Moreover one more strong evidence is the rapidly growing middle class and the booming consumer market. India Today has the fastest growing consumer market in the world the reason why numerous global brands have and are opening their business in India. Even in the infrastructure case, there is a massive upgradation going on currently. You see the latest global news reports. Boeing, Airbus have received their largest purchase orders which are also the largest in the entire history of aviation from Indian airline carrier groups like Air India, Indigo. The reason behind this, more and more number of Indians are travelling by air with more and more airports being built throughout India by the government because the domestic part of India's air transport is far larger than the international part. Thirdly, India's recent upgradation of its railways with its new fleet of semi high speed trains like Vande Bharat and building of tunnels through mountains in Northwestern and Northeast Indian Himalayas and it's rapidly growing highway, expressway networks and bridges- the Atal sea link recently constructed connecting Mumbai to Pune over the Arabian Sea. Lastly India recently have became successful in constructing an underwater metro railway. Please there are many other countries far far worse than India. You are anti India racist because you fail to understand that majority of those illegals who are bringing down your country are middle East/ African/ Pakistani folks and even if they are from India they are muslims. Stop involving Buddhists, Christians, Hindus.

[@DariusMazdehan-wl9du]

Those responsible for destruction are muslims of India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Middle East, Bangladesh. I don't think Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, Zoroastrian Indians or non muslim Persians, Jews are causing any sort of problems. They are highly educated on average and have highest household incomes and most university degrees. They don't deal with drugs, seek human welfare or asylum or rape. Moreover except for your communist, globalist prime minister who is an exception I don't think in general hindu and Christian migrants from India are causing any poverty, violence in England. Actually India Today is one of the largest economic powers and currently the fastest growing economy in the world under the current leadership. Today India is completely different from what it was in 1980 when the country was closed to the global investors and economy. Check the statistics of United Nations Development Programme, World Bank, International Monetary Fund and Morgan and Stanley - they have clearly mentioned that currently only 14% of the population of India live below poverty line and in last decade 450 million Indians have been lifted out of absolute poverty. Moreover one more strong evidence is the rapidly growing middle class and the booming consumer market. India Today has the fastest growing consumer market in the world the reason why numerous global brands have and are opening their business in India. Even in the infrastructure case, there is a massive upgradation going on currently. You see the latest global news reports. Boeing, Airbus have received their largest purchase orders which are also the largest in the entire history of aviation from Indian airline carrier groups like Air India, Indigo. The reason behind this, more and more number of Indians are travelling by air with more and more airports being built throughout India by the government because the domestic part of India's air transport is far larger than the international part. Thirdly, India's recent upgradation of its railways with its new fleet of semi high speed trains like Vande Bharat and building of tunnels through mountains in Northwestern and Northeast Indian Himalayas and it's rapidly growing highway, expressway networks and bridges- the Atal sea link recently constructed connecting Mumbai to Pune over the Arabian Sea. I am a realist and I honestly say China is already out of the third world status long back and India is rapidly transitioning into a second world country that is it's in the Goldilocks Phase in terms of economists. The blame is to be put on muslims and not Asians like Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Nepalese, non muslim Indians who are hardworking and law abiding.

[@123theroyal]

Ben Great to see your getting much more views now mate and with Kat to it's great. I travel a lot and have always thought about doing loads vids while I travel. Just wondering is there a rough watch number were it pays so you can keep traveling. If your vids were getting 50-100k views would that before revenue to keep traveling and keep make more videos? Cheers 🎉

[@hey12542]

I ain't even gonna lie, I was born in Mile End in Tower Hamlets East London, and lived there for the first 35 years of my life and I used to take the 25 bus up to Stratford almost every Saturday to meet my friends and go shopping 🛍️ and cinema. I would go past that Tower block you were at all the time on the bus and I kept thinking it must be earmarked for demolition cause it always looked like it was empty when you looked at it 😂. I still like visiting London and exploring but I must admit I tend not to go into the London boroughs anymore and normally stay central. The only way you can truly understand what it's like to live in east London is to actually live there. It's alright and largely agree if you mind your own business you're normally alright. It is true there are good and bad areas all over the country tbf.

[@chuckb624]

Turd world.

[@DariusMazdehan-wl9du]

Those responsible for destruction are muslims of India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Middle East, Bangladesh. I don't think Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, Zoroastrian Indians or non muslim Persians, Jews are causing any sort of problems. They are highly educated on average and have highest household incomes and most university degrees. They don't deal with drugs, seek human welfare or asylum or rape. Moreover except for your communist, globalist prime minister who is an exception I don't think in general hindu and Christian migrants from India are causing any poverty, violence in England. Actually India Today is one of the largest economic powers and currently the fastest growing economy in the world under the current leadership. Today India is completely different from what it was in 1980 when the country was closed to the global investors and economy. Check the statistics of United Nations Development Programme, World Bank, International Monetary Fund and Morgan and Stanley - they have clearly mentioned that currently only 14% of the population of India live below poverty line and in last decade 450 million Indians have been lifted out of absolute poverty. Moreover one more strong evidence is the rapidly growing middle class and the booming consumer market. India Today has the fastest growing consumer market in the world the reason why numerous global brands have and are opening their business in India. Even in the infrastructure case, there is a massive upgradation going on currently. You see the latest global news reports. Boeing, Airbus have received their largest purchase orders which are also the largest in the entire history of aviation from Indian airline carrier groups like Air India, Indigo. The reason behind this, more and more number of Indians are travelling by air with more and more airports being built throughout India by the government because the domestic part of India's air transport is far larger than the international part. Thirdly, India's recent upgradation of its railways with its new fleet of semi high speed trains like Vande Bharat and building of tunnels through mountains in Northwestern and Northeast Indian Himalayas and it's rapidly growing highway, expressway networks and bridges- the Atal sea link recently constructed connecting Mumbai to Pune over the Arabian Sea. I am a realist and I honestly say China is already out of the third world status long back and India is rapidly transitioning into a second world country that is it's in the Goldilocks Phase in terms of economists.

[@DariusMazdehan-wl9du]

Those responsible for destruction are muslims of India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Middle East, Bangladesh. I don't think Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, Zoroastrian Indians or non muslim Persians, Jews are causing any sort of problems. They are highly educated on average and have highest household incomes and most university degrees. They don't deal with drugs, seek human welfare or asylum or rape. Moreover except for your communist, globalist prime minister who is an exception I don't think in general hindu and Christian migrants from India are causing any poverty, violence in England. Actually India Today is one of the largest economic powers and currently the fastest growing economy in the world under the current leadership. Today India is completely different from what it was in 1980 when the country was closed to the global investors and economy. Check the statistics of United Nations Development Programme, World Bank, International Monetary Fund and Morgan and Stanley - they have clearly mentioned that currently only 14% of the population of India live below poverty line and in last decade 450 million Indians have been lifted out of absolute poverty. Moreover one more strong evidence is the rapidly growing middle class and the booming consumer market. India Today has the fastest growing consumer market in the world the reason why numerous global brands have and are opening their business in India. Even in the infrastructure case, there is a massive upgradation going on currently. You see the latest global news reports. Boeing, Airbus have received their largest purchase orders which are also the largest in the entire history of aviation from Indian airline carrier groups like Air India, Indigo. The reason behind this, more and more number of Indians are travelling by air with more and more airports being built throughout India by the government because the domestic part of India's air transport is far larger than the international part. Thirdly, India's recent upgradation of its railways with its new fleet of semi high speed trains like Vande Bharat and building of tunnels through mountains in Northwestern and Northeast Indian Himalayas and it's rapidly growing highway, expressway networks and bridges- the Atal sea link recently constructed connecting Mumbai to Pune over the Arabian Sea. I am a realist and I honestly say China is already out of the third world status long back and India is rapidly transitioning into a second world country that is it's in the Goldilocks Phase in terms of economists. The blame is to be put on muslims and not Asians like Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Nepalese, non muslim Indians who are hardworking and assimilated well!

[@blackness010]

Afganistan doesn't look that bad

[@HenryWrideExplores]

Lived in London for 10 years. Left in January and full time traveling now (Vlogging my adventures!) London definitely has it's charm, but I'm not in any rush to go back :)

[@latro666]

Thought i recognised the straford center, we went randomly to a gaming pub nearby in the winter. This video is hilarious, its basically central london wasnt in danger one bit.

[@Smashtime84]

Backpacker Ben only true Englishman in London on that day loving the content