I understand that one too well. I stayed in Compton with one of my best friends for about 2 months. Not a single night went by that we didn't hear gunfire from her balcony.
Ugh Compton is one of the worst. Although they are all becoming the worst these days.
Years ago I used to go to Hollywood Park by myself sometimes. Off the Harbor freeway down Century Blvd. Yikes I wouldn't be caught dead there anymore OR I should say now if I went I might be.