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 18-24, 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 November 18-24, 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 |
11/19/24 |
8:00 PM |
3700 Walnut St |
PPA employee threatened by motorist after issuing a ticket |
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11/20/24 |
2:15 PM |
3737 Market St |
Harassment |
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11/22/24 |
12:25 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
Complainant was threatened by a known offender |
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Auto Theft |
11/18/24 |
10:19 AM |
209 S 33rd St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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11/23/24 |
10:47 AM |
240 S 40th St |
Theft of a UPPD bait scooter/Arrest |
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Burglary |
11/22/24 |
7:46 PM |
3816 Chestnut St |
Burglary of an unsecured apartment |
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Other Offense |
11/22/24 |
10:32 PM |
3935 Walnut St |
Trespassing offender/Arrest |
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Retail Theft |
11/18/24 |
3:51 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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11/18/24 |
10:21 AM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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11/19/24 |
11:06 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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11/19/24 |
12:16 PM |
3250 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of headphones from Drexel Bookstore |
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11/20/24 |
4:10 PM |
4001 Walnut St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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11/20/24 |
4:26 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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11/20/24 |
5:18 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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11/20/24 |
5:26 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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11/23/24 |
11:39 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of candy |
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Robbery-Gun |
11/19/24 |
8:18 PM |
3900 Chestnut St |
Complainant was robbed at gunpoint by a group of offenders who fled in a gray sedan; no injuries reported, nothing taken |
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Theft from Building |
11/18/24 |
1:16 PM |
4247 Locust St |
Theft of a package containing personal care items taken from location |
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11/18/24 |
7:14 PM |
3231 Walnut St |
Lab equipment taken from lab |
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11/20/24 |
1:23 PM |
209 S 33rd St |
Backpack containing electronics taken |
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11/21/24 |
5:45 PM |
3501 Market St |
Theft of computer equipment from an unsecured room |
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11/21/24 |
5:01 PM |
219 S 33rd St |
Wallet taken from location |
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11/22/24 |
12:52 PM |
3333 Walnut St |
Theft of a package containing personal care items from lobby area |
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Theft from Vehicle |
11/19/24 |
11:21 AM |
100 S 37th St |
Tools taken from the cabinet of vehicle |
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11/20/24 |
2:55 PM |
235 S 33rd St |
Driver side window broken/consumable goods taken from vehicle |
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11/20/24 |
4:25 PM |
3900 Filbert St |
Theft of a license plate from vehicle |
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11/21/24 |
12:03 AM |
4000 Locust St |
Pocketbook taken from passenger seat of vehicle |
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11/24/24 |
5:09 PM |
3500 Market St |
Theft of a backpack from an unsecured vehicle |
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Theft Other |
11/22/24 |
9:49 AM |
305-307 S 40th St |
Package theft |
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11/22/24 |
6:12 PM |
3417 Spruce St |
Packages taken from loading dock/Arrest |
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Vandalism |
11/19/24 |
11:33 AM |
3900 Spruce St |
Black magic marker found on newspaper stand |
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11/24/24 |
9:43 PM |
Intersection of 42nd and Sansom Sts |
Graffiti on emergency call box; FRES contacted for removal |
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 incident was reported for November 18-24, 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 |
11/20/24 |
11:30 AM |
4624 Walnut St |
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11/24/24 |
5:52 AM |
4600 Blk Chestnut St |
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Assault |
11/18/24 |
11:50 PM |
1402 Hanson St |
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11/19/24 |
8:17 PM |
3700 Blk Walnut St |
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11/22/24 |
9:56 AM |
3900 Blk Woodland Ave |
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11/22/24 |
12:26 PM |
3400 Blk Spruce St |
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11/24/24 |
4:13 PM |
23 S 44th St |
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11/24/24 |
4:36 PM |
14 S 45th St |
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Robbery |
11/19/24 |
9:01 PM |
3939 Chestnut 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.