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 25–31, 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 25–31, 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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Aggravated Assault |
12/26/23 |
6:24 PM |
3700 Chestnut St |
PPA employee intentionally struck by a motor vehicle while issuing a parking citation, reported to PPD |
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Aggravated Assault-Gun |
12/27/23 |
5:27 PM |
4001 Walnut St |
Physical altercation involving a firearm; firearm recovered /Arrest |
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Bike Theft |
12/28/23 |
4:24 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
Theft of a secured bicycle |
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Burglary |
12/27/23 |
10:14 AM |
233 S 33rd St |
Cafe broken into and cash stolen |
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Other Assault |
12/28/23 |
8:55 AM |
3600 Filbert St |
Unknown offender threatened to shoot complainant during a road rage incident, reported to PPD |
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12/28/23 |
8:55 AM |
3737 Market St |
Threats were made against an employee by a known offender |
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Retail Theft |
12/26/23 |
6:24 PM |
3441A Chestnut St |
Theft of electronics from display case by unknown offender |
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12/27/23 |
8:40 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol reported to PPD |
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12/28/23 |
2:46 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol reported to PPD |
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12/28/23 |
6:42 PM |
3401 Chestnut St |
Attempted retail theft; products recovered by security personnel |
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12/29/23 |
10:04 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol reported to PPD |
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Robbery |
12/27/23 |
9:29 AM |
4200 Ludlow St |
Complainant assaulted during an interrupted package theft from building mailroom |
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Robbery-Gun |
12/26/23 |
7:52 PM |
400 S 42nd St |
Robbery of vehicle from highway with implied firearm |
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Theft from Building |
12/26/23 |
7:27 AM |
3910 Powelton Ave |
Theft of tools from inside of garage under construction |
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12/27/23 |
11:29 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
Theft of a wallet from hospital room |
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12/28/23 |
12:41 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
Theft of a wallet from bookbag in conference center |
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12/29/23 |
1:17 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Unsecured bike stolen from the hallway of building |
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Theft Other |
12/27/23 |
3:30 PM |
4217 Chestnut St |
Package stolen from outside building, reported to PPD |
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12/28/23 |
6:14 PM |
1 Convention Ave |
Theft of a secured scooter from NPP entrance |
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12/29/23 |
4:58 PM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Theft of a secured scooter from bike rack |
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12/29/23 |
7:35 PM |
1 Convention Ave |
Theft of a secured scooter from bike rack |
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12/31/23 |
11:40 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
Theft of a secured scooter from bike rack |
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Vandalism |
12/28/23 |
6:07 PM |
Intersection |
Graffiti discovered on Penn E-Phones |
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12/31/23 |
2:36 AM |
2930 Chesnut St |
Furniture and computer monitors broken in lobby by known offender |
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 25–21, 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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Aggravated Assault |
12/26/23 |
6:27 PM |
4728 Chestnut Street |
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12/26/23 |
6:56 PM |
3700 Chestnut Street |
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12/27/23 |
5:30 PM |
4001 Walnut Street |
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12/29/23 |
3:31 PM |
4823 Springfield Avenue |
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Assault |
12/27/23 |
12:31 PM |
4804 Chester Avenue |
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Robbery |
12/25/23 |
7:18 PM |
4429 Larchwood Avenue |
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12/26/23 |
11:37 AM |
4410 Osage Avenue |
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12/26/23 |
7:51 PM |
4200 Spruce Street |
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12/27/23 |
10:19 AM |
4200 Ludlow Street |
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.