Falmouth, Helston, Redruth and Camborne have all been branded some of the worst places to live in Cornwall.

The towns have been slammed for social deprivation on the website www.ilivehere.co.uk

The reviews, by ordinary people of towns in England, are not balanced and at times offensive.

They can hardly be seen as representative but have attracted the attention of people across the country.

One writer, Ian, said Falmouth had been ruined by antisocial behaviour.

He said: “The worst places have to be Old Hill and Acasia. Two estates where the scum of the earth live and breath. Separated by one main road cutting right through the middle.

“If you decide to venture there, prepare yourself for the local youths to try and speak to you in their native tongue. It makes you wonder why the police station was built just a few hundred yards away.

“If you decide to relocate to Falmouth, just avoid this area and you’ll be fine.

“You may also see the odd scrote ragging it about the Longfield estate on a stolen ped.”

Helston is described as a sleepy town by day but, implausibly, as a “living hell-hole” on Friday and Saturday night.

It adds: “There are rival gangs from Helston and neighbouring fishing village Porthleven who start fighting when the Porthleveners come into Helston for the night.”

An article describing Redruth said: “You have the local drunkards who gather outside Iceland and slouch against the wall almost 24/7.

“Move slightly further down town and you will find a nice burnt out toy shop which cleverly has been broken into and is now used as a needle drop in.

“Further a field again and you may be unlucky enough to find the infamous Close Hill estate, which has been on the national news several times.”

Camborne comes out better, being singled out only for small-mindedness by one contributor.

The website also includes a list of census data that shows Camborne meets the English average for social factors such as health, employment and education.

The West Briton has chosen not to publish more offensive or rude criticisms. Other towns covered include Penzance, Newquay, Wadebridge and Bodmin.