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 29-August 4, 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 29-August 4, 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 |
07/31/24 |
8:38 PM |
4100 Ludlow St |
Offender struck complainant in the face with a closed fist |
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08/04/24 |
9:37 AM |
3000 Market St |
Assault in progress/Arrest |
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Assault |
07/31/24 |
1:45 PM |
4200 Chestnut St |
Report of a prior domestic assault |
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Auto Theft |
07/31/24 |
2:32 PM |
3900 Pine St |
Parked vehicle taken from highway |
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07/31/24 |
3:55 PM |
4100 Locust St |
Complainant reported her parked vehicle was taken from highway; police unable to locate vehicle |
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08/02/24 |
12:15 PM |
4100 Spruce St |
Late report of a motor vehicle theft from highway |
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Bike Theft |
07/29/24 |
12:02 PM |
4112 Baltimore Ave |
Secured bike taken from rear location |
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Burglary |
07/29/24 |
8:44 AM |
3901 Walnut St |
Scaffolding and power tools taken from location |
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08/01/24 |
11:55 AM |
12 S 43rd St |
Unknown offender picked lock to exterior door and took numerous packages from lobby |
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Fraud |
08/02/24 |
7:59 PM |
4100 Walnut St |
Complainant purchased cellphone from Facebook Marketplace that was not fully functional as described |
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Other Assault |
08/01/24 |
7:56 AM |
3400 Spruce St |
Threats made to driver by unknown offender on highway |
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Retail Theft |
07/29/24 |
9:17 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft |
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07/31/24 |
11:08 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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07/31/24 |
5:31 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Consumable goods taken without rendering payment |
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08/02/24 |
12:44 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Report of a retail theft |
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08/02/24 |
9:22 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft |
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08/03/24 |
2:08 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
A group of three offenders took multiple consumable items (chips, sodas, candy) and fled the store prior to police arrival |
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08/04/24 |
4:42 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft |
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Sex Offense |
08/01/24 |
7:30 PM |
4000 Blk Chestnut St |
Confidential sex offense |
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Theft from Building |
07/31/24 |
2:04 PM |
51 N 39th St |
Medication taken from hospital |
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07/31/24 |
4:38 PM |
4101 Spruce St |
Bag containing miscellaneous items taken from lobby |
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08/04/24 |
11:57 AM |
4000 Baltimore Ave |
Complainant reported that an unknown offender emptied the contents of her backpack into his and fled area |
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Theft from Vehicle |
07/29/24 |
1:10 PM |
3800 Sansom St |
Several tools taken from trunk of vehicle |
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Theft Other |
08/03/24 |
11:45 AM |
3956 Pine St |
Theft of clothing |
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08/04/24 |
12:32 AM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Complainant reported bag of belongings taken outside of Wawa |
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08/04/24 |
2:46 PM |
100 S 30th St |
Report of a purse snatching |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 9 incidents were reported for July 29-August 4, 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 |
07/29/24 |
1:41 AM |
3938 Brown St |
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08/03/24 |
3:17 AM |
48 S Farragut St |
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08/03/24 |
12:19 PM |
S 47th St & Chester Ave |
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Assault |
07/29/24 |
2:28 PM |
3401 Lancaster Ave |
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07/29/24 |
11:27 PM |
3856 Cambridge St |
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07/30/24 |
12:46 PM |
5634 Osage Ave |
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07/31/24 |
1:53 PM |
4230 Chestnut St |
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08/03/24 |
3:11 PM |
S 47th St & Chester Ave |
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08/04/24 |
9:37 AM |
S 30h & Market Sts |
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.