10 Michigan Cities to Avoid After Dark

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

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

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.

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.