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 23-29, 2024. 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 23-29, 2024. 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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Assault |
12/24/24 |
11:22 PM |
4249 Walnut St |
Mutual fight reported between a store employee and a customer |
|
Auto Theft |
12/24/24 |
7:09 PM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Secured electric scooter taken from bike racks outside of building |
|
|
12/27/24 |
4:54 PM |
3911 Pine St |
Theft of a parked motor vehicle from highway |
|
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12/28/24 |
5:40 PM |
3910 Powelton Ave |
Motor vehicle reported stolen from the fifth floor of the PPMC garage |
|
Harassment |
12/23/24 |
11:24 AM |
51 N 39th St |
Offender sent threatening massages to complainant through social media |
|
Retail Theft |
12/26/24 |
7:44 AM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft/Arrest |
|
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12/29/24 |
8:18 AM |
3925 Walnut St |
Retail theft/Arrest |
|
Theft from Building |
12/24/24 |
11:04 AM |
3601 Walnut St |
Wallet taken from onboarding office in bookstore |
|
Theft Other |
12/29/24 |
8:32 AM |
4217 Pine St |
Theft of a hammock from porch |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 7 incidents were reported for December 23-29, 2024 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 |
|
Aggravated Assault |
12/27/24 |
10:20 AM |
4301 Chestnut St |
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Assault |
12/23/24 |
12:06 PM |
4511 Walnut St |
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12/24/24 |
11:25 PM |
4249 Walnut St |
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12/26/24 |
11:45 PM |
4500 Blk Market St |
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12/29/24 |
2:13 PM |
4530 Spruce St |
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Robbery |
12/24/24 |
5:50 PM |
S 44th & Locust Sts |
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12/28/24 |
5:27 PM |
4700 Blk 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.