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 November 13-19, 2023. 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 November 13-19, 2023. 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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Assault |
11/18/23 |
6:49 AM |
3565 Sansom St |
Complainant was threatened and pushed by an unknown offender |
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Assault Domestic |
11/18/23 |
12:25 AM |
4109 Walnut St |
Complainant assaulted by boyfriend |
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Auto Theft |
11/15/23 |
10:21 AM |
3800 Powelton Ave |
Auto theft from highway |
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Bike Theft |
11/14/23 |
11:02 AM |
129 S 30th St |
Bike secured in bike cage taken |
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11/18/23 |
2:51 PM |
210 S 34th St |
Chain-secured bike stolen from bike rack |
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Fraud |
11/17/23 |
7:37 PM |
3330 Walnut St |
Complainant defrauded of money by an unknown offender |
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11/18/23 |
4:35 PM |
123 S 39th St |
Unauthorized charges made to credit card by unknown offender |
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Other Assault |
11/13/23 |
5:58 PM |
215 S 39th St |
Complainant received threatening emails from unknown offender |
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Other Offense |
11/13/23 |
11:34 PM |
3337 Walnut St |
Offender trespassing on private property/Arrest |
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Retail Theft |
11/15/23 |
8:38 AM |
3401 Walnut St |
Retail theft of coffee goods |
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11/15/23 |
1:27 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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11/17/23 |
5:13 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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Theft from Building |
11/13/23 |
9:07 AM |
3730 Walnut St |
Jacket taken from the back of a chair |
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11/15/23 |
10:25 AM |
3220 Market St |
Theft of bookbag from inside a building |
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11/15/23 |
2:38 PM |
3220 Market St |
Theft of computer equipment from a classroom |
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11/15/23 |
2:53 PM |
3620 Hamilton Walk |
Eppendorf lab equipment taken from a lab |
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11/16/23 |
7:48 AM |
232 S 41st St |
Theft of Israeli flag from building/Arrest |
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11/16/23 |
8:15 AM |
3220 Market St |
Theft of computer equipment from a classroom |
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11/16/23 |
4:10 PM |
3615 Chestnut St |
Theft of wallet from room |
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11/16/23 |
6:35 PM |
3333 Walnut St |
Theft of package from delivery area in building |
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11/17/23 |
5:51 PM |
3411 Chestnut St |
Unsecured package stolen from lobby |
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11/17/23 |
6:52 PM |
3609 Chestnut St |
Wallet removed from bedside table |
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Theft from Vehicle |
11/13/23 |
5:15 PM |
3400 Walnut St |
FedEx reported a theft from a delivery truck |
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Theft Other |
11/13/23 |
8:16 PM |
4000 Walnut St |
Cell phone left in lab and stolen |
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11/15/23 |
4:49 PM |
215 S 33rd St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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11/15/23 |
5:14 PM |
3730 Walnut St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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11/16/23 |
9:11 AM |
4235 Sansom St |
Theft of a stroller from front porch of property captured on doorbell camera |
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11/17/23 |
7:00 AM |
100 S 38th St |
Theft of a generator |
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11/17/23 |
7:54 PM |
223 S 33rd St |
Secured scooter stolen from outside |
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11/19/23 |
7:50 AM |
1 Convention Ave |
Secured scooter stolen from rack |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 10 incidents with 2 arrests were reported for November 13-19, 2023 by the 18th District, covering the Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue.
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Aggravated Assault |
11/15/23 |
1:58 AM |
4804 Chester Ave |
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11/19/23 |
11:56 PM |
4421 Chestnut St |
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Aggravated Assault/Arrest |
11/17/23 |
1:31 AM |
256 S 45th St |
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11/17/23 |
1:31 AM |
256 S 45th St |
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Assault |
11/15/23 |
11:06 AM |
4901 Chestnut St |
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11/16/23 |
4:37 PM |
429 S 48th St |
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11/17/23 |
5:29 PM |
4512 Market St |
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11/18/23 |
9:06 AM |
3565 Sansom St |
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11/18/23 |
8:23 PM |
3600 Woodland Walk |
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Domestic Assault |
11/18/23 |
1:14 AM |
4109 Walnut 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.