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 15-21, 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 15-21, 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 |
07/16/24 |
12:01 AM |
4211 Baltimore Ave |
Complainant struck in the face with a metal knife handle |
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07/17/24 |
6:58 PM |
3200 Chestnut St |
Unknown offender struck a PPA officer |
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Arson |
07/19/24 |
1:10 AM |
3942 Spruce St |
Offender forced entry into restaurant and fled prior to police arrival |
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Assault |
07/17/24 |
11:05 PM |
4001 Walnut St |
Two unknown offenders pushed and kicked complainant |
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07/18/24 |
5:23 PM |
4001 Chestnut St |
Unknown offender struck complainant with a closed fist |
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07/18/24 |
7:42 PM |
3000 Chestnut St |
Simple assault |
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07/21/24 |
11:01 AM |
3000 Chestnut St |
Complainant struck by unknown offender |
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Auto Theft |
07/15/24 |
5:31 PM |
4035 Chestnut St |
Unsecured electric bicycle taken from common area in lobby |
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07/17/24 |
12:52 PM |
3730 Walnut St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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Bike Theft |
07/15/24 |
3:30 PM |
3100 Market St |
Theft of a secured bicycle from a rack on the sidewalk |
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07/18/24 |
12:55 PM |
3701 Locust Walk |
Secured bike taken from bike rack |
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Burglary |
07/15/24 |
9:33 AM |
4018 Spruce St |
Offender forced entry into apartment lobby and stole a scooter |
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07/19/24 |
11:06 AM |
400 S 40th St |
Offender unlawfully entered apartment common area and fought with police/Arrest |
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Retail Theft |
07/15/24 |
10:14 AM |
3925 Walnut St |
Retail theft, toiletries taken |
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07/15/24 |
2:42 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of food |
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07/15/24 |
3:23 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of prepackaged food and sports drinks |
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07/15/24 |
9:35 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft reported, consumable goods taken |
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07/16/24 |
4:48 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol reported |
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07/16/24 |
9:02 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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07/16/24 |
7:15 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of candy and a sports drink valued under $20 |
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07/17/24 |
2:31 AM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of various food items valued at $120 |
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07/18/24 |
6:17 PM |
3925 Walnut St |
Retail theft of beauty products |
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07/18/24 |
10:19 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft |
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07/19/24 |
5:16 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft |
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07/19/24 |
9:50 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft |
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07/21/24 |
2:39 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft |
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Theft From Building |
07/15/24 |
5:58 PM |
3609 Chestnut St |
Theft of a wallet from a patient room |
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07/19/24 |
3:42 PM |
3600 Chestnut St |
Package taken from mailroom |
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07/21/24 |
9:01 PM |
3901 Locust Walk |
AirPods taken from common area |
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Theft Other |
07/16/24 |
7:15 PM |
3901 Locust Walk |
Cellphones and personal property left in plain view from outside of building |
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Vandalism |
07/19/24 |
11:29 AM |
3916 Locust Walk |
Red spray paint on the side of building |
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07/21/24 |
7:15 PM |
3708 Chestnut St |
Graffiti spray painted on side walk |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
The Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District, covering the Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue, are not yet available.
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.