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 27-June 2, 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 27-June 2, 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 |
05/31/24 |
11:17 AM |
4008 Market St |
Complainant punched multiple times and knocked to the ground by an unknown offender |
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06/01/24 |
9:03 PM |
3800 Spruce St |
Attempted aggravated assault by vehicle |
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Assault |
05/27/24 |
6:39 PM |
4000 Baltimore Ave |
Unknown offenders struck complainant in the head and body |
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05/28/24 |
4:17 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Complainant assaulted by known offender |
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Auto Theft |
05/29/24 |
9:33 PM |
3100 Chestnut St |
Theft of a motor vehicle from highway |
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Bike Theft |
05/30/24 |
11:58 AM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Secured bike taken from bike rack |
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06/01/24 |
2:41 PM |
1 Convention Ave |
Secured bike taken from bike rack |
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06/02/24 |
11:30 AM |
4011 Chestnut St |
Secured bike taken |
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Harassment |
05/29/24 |
11:21 AM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Harassment |
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Other Offense |
05/30/24 |
5:20 PM |
51 N 39th St |
Offender wanted on warrant |
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06/01/24 |
12:27 AM |
3400 Spruce St |
Offender wanted on warrant/Arrest |
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Theft from Building |
05/29/24 |
11:53 AM |
3801 Market St |
Theft of a cellphone from office |
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05/29/24 |
2:14 PM |
3701 Market st |
Theft of currency and debit card from office |
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05/31/24 |
12:15 PM |
240 S 40th St |
Theft of a cellphone from building |
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05/31/24 |
2:54 PM |
209 S 33rd St |
Theft of an iPad from a classroom |
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05/31/24 |
8:00 PM |
3701 Chestnut St |
Theft of jewelry from lock box |
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05/31/24 |
5:26 PM |
3200 Chestnut St |
Theft of groceries from lobby |
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Theft from Vehicle |
05/30/24 |
3:44 PM |
100 S 38th St |
Theft from vehicle |
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05/31/24 |
5:55 PM |
3800 Powelton Ave |
Theft of tools from vehicle on highway |
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06/01/24 |
10:59 AM |
4039 Chestnut St |
Theft of cellphone from unsecured vehicle |
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Theft Other |
05/28/24 |
8:50 AM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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05/28/24 |
5:52 PM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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05/30/24 |
6:17 PM |
3300 Market St |
Theft of a secured scooter from highway |
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05/31/24 |
7:59 AM |
1 Convention Ave |
Secured scooter taken |
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05/31/24 |
3:26 PM |
3130 Walnut St |
Theft of turf from rear of property |
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Vandalism |
05/30/24 |
5:42 PM |
3910 Chestnut St |
Incident of graffiti on directional sign |
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05/30/24 |
9:41 PM |
3942 Spruce St |
Incident of graffiti in restroom |
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06/02/24 |
9:28 AM |
100 N 41st St |
Front window of vehicle shattered |
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06/02/24 |
12:49 PM |
1 S 41st St |
Front window of vehicle shattered |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 12 incidents were reported for May 27-June 2, 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 |
05/28/24 |
3:43 AM |
S 50th St & Baltimore Ave |
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05/31/24 |
7:29 AM |
500 S 54th St |
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06/01/24 |
9:04 AM |
3800 Blk Spruce St |
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Assault |
05/27/24 |
7:08 PM |
411 S 40th St |
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05/28/24 |
4:22 PM |
S 38th & Spruce Sts |
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05/30/24 |
9:26 AM |
4600 Market St |
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05/30/24 |
10:40 AM |
4334 Pine St |
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06/02/24 |
11:15 AM |
253 S 46th St |
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Rape |
05/30/24 |
4:26 AM |
4900 Blk Catherine St |
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Robbery |
05/27/24 |
9:58 PM |
4500 Blk Chester Ave |
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05/30/24 |
12:44 AM |
4000 Blk Market St |
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05/30/24 |
6:50 PM |
4530 Spruce 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.