So, you want to go for an evening stroll on the bustling streets of a Michigan city after 9 p.m.? You may want to check your location first. Hold onto your hats, wallets, and purses because you might be in for more than just a moonlight walk. We're not talking about ghost stories; we're talking about real-life horror statistics that will make your skin crawl.

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Though your after-dark adventure has completely innocent intentions, there's murder, sexual assault, robbery, aggravated assault, simple assault, and even kidnapping lurking in the shadows. The peak time for criminal activity has been revealed using information mined from law enforcement agencies throughout the country, spanning 45 states and the District of Columbia.

Shadows and Shakedowns: Michigan's Peak Times For Crime

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First, let's talk timing. In Michigan and around the country, crimes committed by adults peak right around 9 p.m. Meanwhile, according to the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), Michigan's violent youth offenders prefer to break the rules between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m., right after school gets out.

More than a third of all youth-related violent crime happens between noon and 5 p.m., whereas adults like to keep things interesting between 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. - just when you thought it might be safe to stretch your legs.

Michigan's After Dark Dangers: Revealing Michigan's 10 Most Violent Cities After 9 PM

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Obviously, the best way to avoid falling victim to a violent crime is to avoid it altogether. Now that you know what times are the most dangerous, you may be wondering which cities in Michigan you'll want to visit exclusively during the daylight hours.

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Buckle up if you're ready to play detective and uncover the dark underbelly of Michigan's cities. PropertyClub has revealed the top places you'd rather not be caught after sunset.

The 10 Michigan Cities You Don't Want To Be In After 9PM

With crime among adult offenders reaching its peak at 9 p.m., these are the cities in Michigan you'll want to avoid after dark, according to PropertyClub. Let's count down to the number of cities to visit in the daylight, with 10 Michigan cities to avoid after 9 p.m.

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Keep reading to see how much violent crime happened in your hometown as we look at 424 cities and townships throughout Michigan and examine a year in violent crime.

Michigan Crime Watch: Alarming Statistics by City, Part One A-B

The FBI's annual crime report includes a vast amount of information, while this gallery focuses on ten different types of crime: violent crime, murder-nonnegligent manslaughter, rape 1, robbery, aggravated assault, property crime, burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. Here is PART I of Michigan Crime A to Z: Annual Crime - Addison to Burton

Gallery Credit: Scott Clow

Michigan Crime Watch: Alarming Statistics by City, Part Two C-D

The FBI's annual crime report includes a vast amount of information, while this gallery focuses on ten different types of crime: violent crime, murder-nonnegligent manslaughter, rape 1, robbery, aggravated assault, property crime, burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. Here is PART II of Michigan Crime A to Z: Annual Crime - Cadillac through Durand.

Gallery Credit: Scott Clow

Michigan Crime Watch: Alarming Statistics by City, Part Three E-H

The FBI's annual crime report includes a vast amount of information, while this gallery focuses on ten different types of crime: violent crime, murder-nonnegligent manslaughter, rape 1, robbery, aggravated assault, property crime, burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. Here is PART III of Michigan Crime A to Z: Annual Crime - East Grand Rapids - Huron Township.

Gallery Credit: Scott Clow

Michigan Crime Watch: Alarming Statistics by City, Part Four I-O

The FBI's annual crime report includes a vast amount of information, while this gallery focuses on ten different types of crime: violent crime, murder-nonnegligent manslaughter, rape 1, robbery, aggravated assault, property crime, burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. Here is PART III of Michigan Crime A to Z: Annual Crime - Imlay City through Oxford Township

Gallery Credit: Scott Clow

Michigan Crime Watch: Alarming Statistics by City, Part Five P-Z

The FBI's annual crime report includes a vast amount of information, while this gallery focuses on ten different types of crime: violent crime, murder-nonnegligent manslaughter, rape 1, robbery, aggravated assault, property crime, burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. Here is PART v of Michigan Crime A to Z: Annual Crime Paw Paw through Zilwaukee.

Gallery Credit: Scott Clow

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