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 24-30, 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 24-30, 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 |
06/24/24 |
12:08 PM |
3609 Chestnut St |
Simple assault |
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06/27/24 |
5:09 PM |
1 Convention Ave |
Simple assault |
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Assault-Domestic |
06/26/24 |
12:49 AM |
200 S 41st St |
Known offender struck complainant |
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Auto Theft |
06/26/24 |
12:45 AM |
200 S 40th St |
Auto theft |
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06/28/24 |
6:00 AM |
4100 Walnut St |
Theft of an unattended motor vehicle |
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06/28/24 |
9:38 AM |
400 S 40th St |
Theft of a secured motorized scooter |
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06/30/24 |
12:52 PM |
3400 Market St |
Theft of a motor vehicle from highway |
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Bike Theft |
06/28/24 |
9:57 AM |
219 S 41st St |
Theft of a secured bicycle form porch |
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Burglary |
06/25/24 |
1:42 PM |
233 S 33rd St |
Consumables taken in concession stand burglary |
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06/26/24 |
9:22 AM |
3001 Chestnut St |
Burglary of items from construction site |
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Harassment |
06/25/24
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1:32 AM |
3737 Chestnut St |
Harassment emails received by known offender |
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06/28/24 |
3:39 AM |
51 N 39th St |
Complainant received harassing remarks from offender |
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Retail Theft |
06/27/24 |
5:39 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft |
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06/28/24 |
8:25 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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06/28/24 |
3:27 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft/Arrest |
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06/29/24 |
4:56 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumables/Arrest |
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06/29/24 |
6:03 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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06/29/24 |
8:48 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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06/30/24 |
1:07 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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Theft from Building |
06/24/24 |
3:50 PM |
1 Convention Ave |
Cellphone taken from location |
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06/24/24 |
3:49 PM |
3701 Walnut St |
Wallet taken from location/credit card used |
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06/28/24 |
4:24 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
Theft of personal property from hospital room |
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Theft from Vehicle |
06/25/24 |
6:27 AM |
3928 Spruce St |
Report of theft from utility truck |
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06/30/24 |
12:38 PM |
3601 Market St |
Theft from vehicle in parking garage |
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Theft Other |
06/24/24 |
1:43 PM |
3730 Walnut St |
Secured scooter taken from bike racks |
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06/24/24 |
4:28 PM |
3701 Chestnut St |
Theft of cellphone |
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06/26/24 |
7:29 AM |
3700 Locust Walk |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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06/27/24 |
3:22 PM |
233 S 33rd St |
Unsecured scooter taken from location |
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06/27/24 |
3:44 PM |
243 S 41st St |
Package taken from location |
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06/27/24 |
3:58 PM |
3100 Walnut St |
Theft of a cellphone |
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06/30/24 |
11:23 AM |
4011 Chestnut St |
Theft of a package from outside residence |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 5 incidents were reported for June 24-30, 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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Assault |
06/25/24 |
8:39 PM |
4800 Cedar Ave |
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06/26/24 |
10:03 AM |
131 S 48th St |
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06/27/24 |
5:09 PM |
1 Convention Ave |
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Domestic Assault |
06/26/24 |
1:03 AM |
S 41st & Chancellor Sts |
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Purse Snatch |
06/25/24 |
8:01 AM |
4600 Market 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.