Weekly Crime Reports
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 December 18 – 24, 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 December 18 – 24, 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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Crime Category |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Description |
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Auto Theft |
12/22/23 |
2:21 PM |
200 S 42nd St |
Parked auto stolen from highway |
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12/22/23 |
6:24 PM |
3900 Walnut St |
Parked auto stolen from highway, reported to PPD |
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Bike Theft |
12/18/23 |
8:30 PM |
3900 Walnut St |
Theft of secured bicycle from bike rack |
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12/22/23 |
11:21 AM |
3500 Civic Center Blvd |
Theft of secured bicycle from bike rack |
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Burglary |
12/20/23 |
2:57 AM |
4200 Ludlow St |
Burglary of multiple apartments in complex/Arrest |
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Fraud |
12/19/23 |
6:13 PM |
3735 Walnut St |
Offender attempted to ash a fraudulent check |
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Harassment |
12/18/23 |
12:06 PM |
3930 Irving St |
Harassing emails and phone calls directed to staff member |
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Other Assault |
12/18/23 |
12:47 PM |
3450 Woodland Walk |
Threatening email sent to President’s Office email account |
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12/19/23 |
10:56 AM |
240 S 40th St |
Known offender sent a threatening email to email portal |
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12/22/23 |
10:18 PM |
4040 Chestnut St |
Threats were made against an employee/Arrest |
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Other Offense |
12/21/23 |
3:45 PM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Unknown offender falsely reported a crime at this location |
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Retail Theft |
12/18/23 |
11:46 AM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of food items, reported to DUPD |
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12/18/23 |
1:43 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol reported to PPD |
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12/21/23 |
4:52 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol, reported to PPD |
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12/21/23 |
6:52 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol, reported to PPD |
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12/21/23 |
7:15 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol, reported to PPD |
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12/24/23 |
12:57 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol, reported to PPD |
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Theft from Building |
12/18/23 |
9:08 PM |
4039 Chestnut St |
Package theft from building mail area |
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12/19/23 |
1:12 PM |
51 N 39th St |
Theft of personal items from hospital room |
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12/19/23 |
3:26 PM |
210 S 33rd St |
Unattended laptop and bag containing items taken from lab room |
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12/20/23 |
8:43 AM |
418 Curie Blvd |
Theft of clothing from a locked office |
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12/20/23 |
7:45 PM |
4035 Chestnut St |
Package stolen from lobby |
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12/20/23 |
8:59 PM |
1 Convention Ave |
Theft of backpack containing a laptop from cafeteria |
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12/22/23 |
11:15 AM |
4101 Spruce St |
Package stolen from the lobby reported to PPD |
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12/22/23 |
1:02 PM |
4035 Chestnut St |
Package stolen from lobby |
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12/22/23 |
9:20 PM |
3131 Walnut St |
Package stolen from lobby. |
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Theft Other |
12/18/23 |
10:41AM |
3400 Chestnut St |
Theft of personal property from unsecured vehicle |
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12/18/23 |
6:28 PM |
3335 Woodland Walk |
Theft of a secured scooter from bike rack |
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12/19/23 |
2:53 PM |
125 S 31st St |
Theft of a secured scooter from bike rack |
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12/19/23 |
3:19 PM |
3501 Sansom St |
Theft of a secured scooter from bike rack |
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12/19/23 |
3:27 PM |
4232 Pine St |
Package theft from porch |
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12/19/23 |
8:06 PM |
220 S 33rd St |
Theft of a secured scooter from bike rack |
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12/20/23 |
12:01 PM |
3700 Hamilton Walk |
Secured scooter and helmet taken from bike rack |
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12/20/23 |
4:24 PM |
3700 Spruce St |
Theft of wallet; debit cards used for fraudulent transactions |
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12/20/23 |
9:55 PM |
1 Convention Ave |
Theft of a secured scooter from bike rack |
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12/22/23 |
4:24 PM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Theft of a secured scooter from bike rack |
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12/22/23 |
6:50 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
Theft of a secured scooter from bike rack |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 8 incidents with 1 arrest were reported for December 18 – 24, 2023. by the 18th District, covering the Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue.
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Crime Category |
Date |
Time |
Location |
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Assault |
12/18/23 |
4:29 PM |
4301 Chestnut Street |
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12/22/23 |
10:35 AM |
4627 Sansom Street |
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12/24/23 |
6:33 AM |
4516 Walnut Street |
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Indecent Assault |
12/18/23 |
7:49 AM |
4700 Blk of Chester Avenue |
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Robbery |
12/20/23 |
6:48 PM |
4300 Chester Avenue |
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12/23/23 |
2:35 PM |
4502 Regent Street |
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12/24/23 |
4:25 AM |
432 S. 47th Street |
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12/24/23 |
1:47 PM |
4238 Regent Square |
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.