Weekly Crime Report
Division of Public Safety University of Pennsylvania Police Department Crime Report
About the Crime Report: Below are the Crimes Against Persons and/or Crimes Against Property from the campus report for November 6-12, 2023. The Crime Reports are available at: https://almanac.upenn.edu/sections/crimes. Prior weeks’ reports are also online. –Eds.
This summary is prepared by the Division of Public Safety (DPS) and contains all criminal incidents reported and made known to the Penn Police, including those reported to the Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) that occurred within our patrol zone, for the dates of November 6-12, 2023. The Penn Police actively patrol from Market Street to Baltimore Avenue and from 30th Street to 43rd Street in conjunction with the Philadelphia Police.
In this effort to provide you with a thorough and accurate report on public safety concerns, we hope that your increased awareness will lessen the opportunity for crime. For any concerns or suggestions regarding this report, please call DPS at (215) 898-7297. You may view the daily crime log on the DPS website.
Penn Police Patrol Zone
Market Street to Baltimore Avenue and from 30th Street to 43rd Street
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Aggravated Assault |
11/06/23 |
11:31 PM |
1 Convention Ave |
Hospital Security Officer assaulted by guest/Arrest |
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Assault |
11/07/23 |
1:25 PM |
100 S 40th St |
Unknown offender spat on complainant |
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11/08/23 |
6:06 AM |
3400 Spruce St |
Unknown offender assaulted multiple staff members and fled the area |
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Auto Theft |
11/11/23 |
9:41 PM |
3700 Spruce St |
Automobile left running, stolen from highway and recovered in 12th district |
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Bike Theft |
11/09/23 |
9:20 PM |
231 S 34th St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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Burglary |
11/12/23 |
6:30 AM |
4216-4224 Market St |
Commercial burglary |
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Harassment |
11/06/23 |
11:51 AM |
3601 Walnut St |
Anti-semitic writing found at location |
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11/10/23 |
4:27 PM |
3700 Walnut St |
Harassing voicemail left by an unknown offender |
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Other Assault |
11/06/23 |
7:29 AM |
3700 Spruce St |
Threatening emails sent to complainant by unknown offender |
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11/09/23 |
9:52 AM |
3600 Sansom St |
Offender threatened complainant and displayed a firearm during a verbal altercation; offender identified |
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11/10/23 |
12:51 PM |
20 S 39th St |
Complainant received threatening emails |
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Other Offense |
11/09/23 |
12:21 PM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Unknown offender sent a threatening message to complainant, who was defrauded $200 |
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Retail Theft |
11/06/23 |
10:29 AM |
3420 Walnut St |
Retail theft |
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11/08/23 |
12:31 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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11/09/23 |
8:33 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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11/10/23 |
7:06 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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Robbery |
11/06/23 |
8:40 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail robbery |
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Robbery/Gun |
11/10/23 |
1:41 AM |
4200 Walnut St |
Attempted robbery on sidewalk; offender fled |
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Theft from Building |
11/06/23 |
1:13 AM |
3800 Locust Walk |
Cellphone stolen from secured locker |
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11/06/23 |
5:51 PM |
3901 Locust Walk |
Theft of a package from mailroom |
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11/11/23 |
1:26 AM |
3942 Spruce St |
Wallet stolen from unsecured bag |
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Theft Other |
11/06/23 |
12:20 PM |
3900 Locust Walk |
Theft of a secured scooter from bike rack |
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11/07/23 |
1:24 AM |
3701 Locust Walk |
Unknown offender attempted to take secured scooter from bike rack |
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11/07/23 |
12:48 PM |
3909 Spruce St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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11/07/23 |
7:06 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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11/08/23 |
5:39 PM |
3100 Market St |
Theft of a secured scooter from bike rack |
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11/10/23 |
8:02 AM |
3451 Walnut St |
60 U.S. flags stolen from lawn |
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Theft from Vehicle |
11/07/23 |
4:28 PM |
3900 Baltimore Ave |
Clothing taken from vehicle |
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Vandalism |
11/07/23 |
8:34 PM |
3000 Walnut St |
Unknown offenders spray painted on Septa overpass |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 11 incidents were reported for November 6-12, 2023 by the 18th District, covering the Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue.
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Aggravated Assault |
11/06/23 |
11:31 PM |
1 Convention Ave |
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11/07/23 |
11:10 PM |
1217 S 47th St |
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11/08/23 |
5:26 AM |
4748 Pine St |
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Assault |
11/07/23 |
2:58 PM |
119 S 31st St |
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11/07/23 |
2:58 PM |
100 S 40th St |
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11/08/23 |
6:46 AM |
3400 Spruce St |
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11/10/23 |
4:29 PM |
4700 Locust St |
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11/11/23 |
3:13 AM |
4726 Chestnut St |
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11/11/23 |
8:31 PM |
S 46th & Walnut Sts |
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Robbery |
11/06/23 |
8:42 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
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11/10/23 |
2:53 AM |
4200 Walnut St |
The Division of Public Safety offers resources and support to the Penn community. DPS developed a few helpful risk reduction strategies outlined below. Know that it is never the fault of the person impacted (victim/survivor) by crime.
- See something concerning? Connect with Penn Public Safety 24/7 at (215) 573-3333.
- Worried about a friend’s or colleague’s mental or physical health? Get 24/7 connection to appropriate resources at (215) 898-HELP (4357).
- Seeking support after experiencing a crime? Call Special Services (support and advocacy resources) at (215) 898-4481 or email an advocate at specialservices@publicsafety.upenn.edu.
- Use the Walking Escort and Riding services available to you free of charge.
- Take a moment to update your cellphone information for the UPennAlert Emergency Notification System.
- Download the Penn Guardian App which can help Police better find your location when you call in an emergency.
- Access free self-empowerment and defense courses through Penn DPS.
- Stay alert and reduce distractions. (Using cellphones, ear buds, etc. may limit your awareness.)
- Orient yourself to your surroundings. (Identify your location, nearby exits, etc.)
- Keep your valuables out of sight and only carry necessary documents.