Wikipedia also give a 25% white demographic in Compton, but I don’t believe it — remember I work next to Compton and am forced to drive through there all the time — with my windows rolled up, doors locked and foot on the accelerator.
It’s not a tourist town!!
Here’s a more accurate picture of life in Compton:
Compton crime statistics:
Crime index = 15 out of 100, 100 is safest.
Chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime:
1 in 91 in Compton
1 in 243 in California
Crimes per square mile:
Compton: 391
California: 85
National Median 39.6
http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/ca/compton/crime/
Even Wikipedia states:
The city of Compton... is notorious for its heavy concentration of gangs and gang violence, such as the Bloods, the Crips, and Sureños, which all originated in the Los Angeles area.