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 May 6-12, 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 May 6-12, 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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Aggravated Assault |
05/10/24 |
9:44 PM |
3812 Walnut St |
Philadelphia Police officer assaulted on highway during protest |
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05/11/24 |
2:19 AM |
3601 Market St |
Complainant struck in the head with a glass bottle during an argument |
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Bike Theft |
05/07/24 |
4:38 PM |
3200 Market St |
Theft of an e-bike |
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05/08/24 |
3:45 PM |
3904 Spruce St |
Secured bicycle taken from bicycle rack |
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05/08/24 |
5:06 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Theft of a bicycle |
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05/09/24 |
8:13 AM |
231 S 34th St |
Secured bicycle tire taken from bicycle rack |
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05/09/24 |
9:31 PM |
4258 Chestnut St |
Rear tire taken from secured bicycle |
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Burglary |
05/09/24 |
8:42 AM |
4036 Spruce St |
Unknown offender forced entry into basement door |
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Fraud |
05/12/24 |
7:07 PM |
3735 Walnut St |
Unknown offender defrauded complainant of cash |
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Other Assault |
05/06/24 |
7:00 PM |
3450 Woodland Walk |
Threatening voicemail received from offender |
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Other Offense |
05/10/24 |
5:01 AM |
3500 Woodland Walk |
Defiant trespass by demonstrators/Arrests |
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Retail Theft |
05/06/24 |
8:56 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft |
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Theft from Building |
05/07/24 |
2:31 PM |
3501 Sansom St |
Wallet and airpods taken from office |
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05/09/24 |
8:39 AM |
3401 Civic Center Blvd |
Wallet taken |
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05/12/24 |
4:00 PM |
3565 Sansom St |
Nintendo switch and accessories taken |
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05/12/24 |
4:50 PM |
4000 Spruce St |
Cell phone taken from countertop |
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Theft From Vehicle |
05/10/24 |
7:46 PM |
323 S 43rd St |
Theft of alternator from vehicle |
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Theft Other |
05/06/24 |
4:50 PM |
240 S 40th St |
Secured scooter taken from bicycle rack |
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05/07/24 |
1:49 PM |
3400 Hamilton Walk |
Secured scooter taken from bicycle rack |
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05/07/24 |
10:19 PM |
3000 Walnut St |
Theft of backpack from Penn Park |
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05/09/24 |
1:02 AM |
3300 Market St |
Theft of a secured scooter |
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05/09/24 |
10:47 AM |
231 S 34th St |
Secured scooter taken from bicycle rack |
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05/09/24 |
4:18 PM |
200 S 36th St |
Secured scooter taken from bicycle rack |
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05/09/24 |
4:50 PM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Currency taken from vehicle |
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05/10/24 |
6:26 PM |
1 Convention Ave |
Secured scooter taken from bicycle rack |
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Vandalism |
05/07/24 |
5:08 AM |
3500 Woodland Walk |
Vandalism of Ben Franklin statue |
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05/07/24 |
7:08 AM |
3420 Walnut St |
Incident of graffiti inside building |
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05/07/24 |
9:09 AM |
4017 Walnut St |
Front window and door written on |
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05/08/24 |
9:21 PM |
4000 Sansom St |
Unknown offender broke vehicle tailgate window |
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05/08/24 |
10:20 AM |
119 S 39th St |
Incident of graffiti on rear wall of building |
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05/09/24 |
8:38 AM |
3700 Chestnut St |
Back window broken with traffic cone |
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05/09/24 |
9:33 AM |
3420 Walnut St |
Exterior of window vandalized |
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05/09/24 |
6:31 PM |
3500 Woodland Walk |
Ben Franklin statue vandalism |
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05/11/24 |
6:42 PM |
1 Convention Ave |
Vehicle front tire flattened and fender scratched |
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05/12/24 |
2:04 PM |
3700 Locust Walk |
Pedestrian sign written on with magic marker |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 3 incidents were reported for May 6-12, 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 |
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Aggravated Assault |
05/07/24 |
12:53 AM |
4640 Chestnut St |
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05/10/24 |
9:45 PM |
S 38th & Walnut Sts |
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Assault |
05/06/24 |
3:34 PM |
4800 Blk Locust 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.