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 July 8-14, 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 July 8-14, 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 |
07/08/24 |
10:14 PM |
3401 Civic Center Blvd |
Philadelphia police officer assaulted during disturbance/Arrest |
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Aggravated Assault-Gun |
07/09/24 |
1:00 PM |
3601 Market St |
Report of a gun-pointing incident |
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Assault |
07/12/24 |
11:04 AM |
4228 Walnut St |
Simple assault inside a mosque |
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Auto Theft |
07/09/24 |
6:13 AM |
3910 Irving St |
Secured scooter taken |
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07/10/24 |
7:35 PM |
421 Curie Blvd |
Unsecured scooter taken from bike rack |
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07/11/24 |
4:13 PM |
101 S 39th St |
Secured electric bicycle taken from utility pole |
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07/11/24 |
6:10 PM |
3720 Walnut St |
Secured scooter taken/Arrest |
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07/14/24 |
10:18 PM |
3701 Walnut St |
Theft of bait scooter from highway/Arrest |
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Fraud |
07/12/24 |
2:02 PM |
3130 Walnut St |
Unknown offender defrauded complainant of cash |
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Retail Theft |
07/08/24 |
8:17 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft from Wawa |
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07/09/24 |
9:34 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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07/12/24 |
12:44 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft from Wawa/Arrest |
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07/12/24 |
12:10 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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Robbery-Gun |
07/10/24 |
8:32 PM |
3900 Ludlow St |
Vehicle taken from highway |
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Theft From Building |
07/10/24 |
4:21 PM |
3401 Chestnut St |
Purse taken |
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07/10/24 |
5:42 PM |
204 S 42nd St |
Package taken from lobby |
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07/10/24 |
6:22 PM |
204 S 42nd St |
Package taken |
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07/11/24 |
2:22 AM |
3601 Market St |
Package taken |
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07/11/24 |
5:13 PM |
3737 Market St |
Wallet taken |
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07/12/24 |
12:55 PM |
1 Convention Ave |
Theft of a cell phone from a patient on the 8th floor |
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07/12/24 |
3:21 PM |
3910 Irving St |
Theft of a purse and jewelry from a room on the 23rd floor |
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07/13/24 |
3:59 PM |
3945 Chestnut St |
Watch taken from apartment building |
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07/13/24 |
5:41 PM |
3737 Chestnut St |
Theft of money from a room on the 13th floor |
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Theft From Vehicle |
07/10/24 |
3:50 PM |
3300 Walnut St |
Theft from motor vehicle |
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Theft Other |
07/11/24 |
10:13 PM |
305 S 41st St |
Packages taken |
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Vandalism |
07/09/24 |
12:41 AM |
3401 Greys Ferry Ave |
Glass panes broken out of building |
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07/12/24 |
12:32 PM |
41st St and Baltimore Ave |
White lettering written on mailbox |
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07/14/24 |
1:48 PM |
3900 Chestnut St |
Vehicle tire slashed by unknown male |
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 with 1 arrest were reported for July 8-14, 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/Arrest |
07/08/24 |
10:14 PM |
3401 Civic Center Blvd |
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Assault |
07/09/24 |
4:40 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
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07/10/24 |
1:58 PM |
322 S 43rd St |
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07/12/24 |
11:04 AM |
4228 Walnut St |
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Robbery |
07/10/24 |
8:32 PM |
1 S 39th St |
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07/11/24 |
10:21 AM |
S 48th St and Springfield Ave |
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.