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 June 10-16, 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 June 10-16, 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 |
06/11/24 |
10:01 PM |
3800 Market St |
Complainant struck with plastic pellets |
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06/13/24 |
6:53 AM |
51 N 39th St |
Complainant shoved to the ground |
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Auto Theft |
06/12/24 |
8:05 PM |
3600 Chestnut St |
Theft of a motor vehicle taken from highway |
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06/13/24 |
12:02 PM |
300 S 41st St |
Theft of a motor vehicle from highway |
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06/16/24 |
12:35 PM |
4200 Ludlow St |
Attempted theft of motor vehicle from highway |
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Bike Theft |
06/10/24 |
4:20 PM |
3700 Filbert St |
Bike taken from bike rack |
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Fraud |
06/13/24 |
2:40 PM |
3925 Walnut St |
Unknown offender defrauded complainant of cash |
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06/16/24 |
3:57 PM |
3720 Chestnut St |
Complainant sent payment for item, item not received |
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Other Offense |
06/16/24 |
1:22 PM |
3730 Walnut St |
Unauthorized male in building/Arrest |
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Retail Theft |
06/10/24 |
5:13 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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06/11/24 |
12:42 PM |
3601 Walnut St |
Retail theft |
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06/12/24 |
8:27 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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Robbery |
06/12/24
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5:16 PM |
129 S 30th St |
Robbery by knife in bar area |
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Theft from Building |
06/10/24 |
4:43 PM |
3609 Chestnut St |
Theft from building |
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06/13/24 |
3:59 PM |
4039 Chestnut St |
Package taken from lobby |
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Theft from Vehicle |
06/10/24 |
9:06 AM |
100 S 31st St |
Offender attempted to remove parts from vehicle/Arrest |
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06/11/24 |
4:27 PM |
3700 Ludlow St |
Theft of backpack from secured vehicle |
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Theft Other |
06/11/24 |
1:52 PM |
1 Convention Ave |
Theft of secured scooter from bike rack |
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06/12/24 |
4:31 PM |
232 S 41st St |
Unsecured package taken from steps |
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06/13/24 |
5:48 PM |
3600 Walnut St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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06/14/24 |
10:39 PM |
233 S 33rd St |
Backpacks taken from location |
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06/16/24 |
6:31 PM |
3900 Locust Walk |
Backpack containing laptop and currency taken |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 6 incidents were reported for June 10-16, 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 |
06/16/24 |
6:13 PM |
S 48th & Locust Sts |
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Assault |
06/11/24 |
10:47 PM |
131 S 48th St |
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06/13/24 |
5:01 PM |
4735 Hazel Ave |
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06/14/24 |
9:59 AM |
3200 Market St |
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06/15/24 |
7:21 PM |
131 S 48th St |
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Robbery |
06/12/24 |
5:14 PM |
129 S 30th Chestnut 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.