The area surrounding The Atlanta Braves' Turner Field is ranked as the nation's most dangerous, and Comiskey Park, home of the Chicago White Sox, is runner-up. The area around New York City's Yankee Stadium came in as the third most-dangerous. But I suspect many fans define baseball safety as watching out for foul balls and spilled drinks. However, you have the right to know that the areas surrounding many baseball stadiums can be dangerous.
Preparation is key for a safe trip to the game and back home.
Using proprietary statistics developed by CAP Index, census tracts are gauged according to the estimated risk of crime for the coming year through a sophisticated computer model that compares socioeconomic data to past reports of actual crime. The main story in the package includes comments from police and stadium officials describing steps they take to keep fans safe, as well as a reference to last year's murderous attack on a family of four walking to a Chicago White Sox game. Color-coded online maps show the risk of violent crime in the areas surrounding the ballparks. The maps can help sports fans decide the safest routes for driving and parking, while a sidebar provides additional tips. Posted in the story is the long-missing transcript of grand jury testimony in which Mr. Jackson confessed to his role in intentionally losing the 1919 World Series.