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 22-28, 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 22-28, 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 |
07/27/24 |
7:16 AM |
1 Convention Ave |
Complainant reported a prior assault committed by a group of juvenile offenders |
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07/27/24 |
3:18 PM |
4012 Walnut St |
Unknown offender struck complainant in the mouth with a closed fist |
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Burglary |
07/22/24 |
9:59 AM |
3701 Market St |
Offender entered location without authorization, electronics and medical equipment taken |
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Harassment |
07/27/24 |
1:48 PM |
255 S 36th St |
Unknown offender sent threatening letter via postal service |
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Other Assault |
07/28/24 |
9:00 AM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Threats made against security by unknown offender |
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Retail Theft |
07/22/24 |
8:20 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods/Arrest |
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07/25/24 |
5:37 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
A report of a retail theft |
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07/25/24 |
9:34 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of food items |
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07/27/24 |
4:04 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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07/28/24 |
4:17 PM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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07/28/24 |
4:54 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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07/28/24 |
6:54 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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Theft From Building |
07/23/24 |
7:45 PM |
4001 Walnut St |
Cellphone taken from lobby |
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07/24/24 |
1:01 PM |
240 S 40th St |
Theft of items from drawer by coworker |
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07/25/24 |
6:26 PM |
1 Convention Ave |
AirPods taken from workstation |
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07/25/24 |
2:27 PM |
329 S 42nd St |
Several packages taken from location |
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07/27/24 |
9:35 PM |
4109 Walnut St |
Theft of unsecured personal property |
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Theft from Vehicle |
07/22/24 |
6:37 AM |
3200 Chestnut St |
Report of a theft from motor vehicle |
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07/25/24 |
11:23 AM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Firearm taken from vehicle |
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Theft Other |
07/25/24 |
4:54 PM |
3737 Walnut St |
Backpack left unattended, currency taken |
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Vandalism |
07/22/24 |
5:38 PM |
3800 Sansom St |
Rear passenger door and frame of vehicle damaged |
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07/27/24 |
11:08 AM |
4536 Spruce St |
Black spray paint on the side of building |
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.