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 December 4-10, 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 December 4-10, 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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Crime Category |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Description |
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Aggravated Assault |
12/07/23 |
1:31 AM |
4105 Locust St |
Individual assaulted by a group of males |
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Arson |
12/09/23 |
4:44 PM |
1 S 40th St |
Trash can set on fire |
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Auto Theft |
12/05/23 |
8:35 AM |
100 S 40th St |
Passenger side window, steering wheel column damaged. Attempted auto theft |
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12/09/23 |
11:27 AM |
4000 Walnut St |
Parked automobile stolen on the highway |
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Bike Theft |
12/06/23 |
12:02 AM |
3200 Chestnut St |
Bike stolen while secured to bike rack reported to Drexel PD |
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12/09/23 |
3:18 PM |
1 Convention Ave |
Bike stolen while secured to bike rack |
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12/09/23 |
12:37 PM |
3737 Chestnut St |
Bike secured by U-Lock stolen from rack |
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Burglary |
12/07/23 |
11:57 AM |
4228 Walnut St |
Safe stolen from property. Reported to PPD |
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Fraud |
12/07/23 |
9:55 AM |
125 S 31st St |
Offender transferred money via Cash App from complaint’s phone without permission |
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Harassment |
12/06/23 |
3:33 PM |
209 S 33rd St |
Unknown offender sent threatening email to complainant |
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12/09/23 |
5:29 PM |
3700 Spruce St |
Unknown offenders made physical contact and cursed at complainant |
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12/10/23 |
11:30 AM |
3735 Walnut St |
Customer harassing bank employee |
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Other Offense |
12/05/23 |
12:16 PM |
3100 Walnut St |
Failure to appear/Arrest |
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12/06/23 |
11:50 AM |
4040 Chestnut St |
Unknown offender sent a threatening message to complainant, who was defrauded of $4733.70 |
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Retail Theft |
12/08/23 |
9:35 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol by unknown offender |
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12/08/23 |
12:53 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol by unknown offender |
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Sex Offense |
12/05/23 |
8:30 AM |
200 S 38th St |
Confidential investigation – referred to Special Services |
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Theft from Building |
12/04/23 |
8:06 AM |
233 33rd St |
Theft of tools from unsecured equipment cage |
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12/06/23 |
12:34 PM |
51 N 39th St |
Prescription medication taken from location |
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12/07/23 |
10:52 AM |
1 Convention Ave |
Theft of personal property from ED waiting area |
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12/07/23 |
12:10 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Theft of personal property during domestic incident reported to PPD |
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12/08/23 |
1:43 PM |
3501 Sansom St |
Wallet stolen from office |
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12/08/23 |
4:14 PM |
4101 Spruce St |
Package stolen from lobby |
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12/10/23 |
3:16 PM |
3816 Chestnut St |
Phone and wallet stolen from inside business |
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Theft Other |
12/04/23 |
7:51 PM |
200 S 33rd St |
Theft of secured scooter from outside building |
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12/05/23 |
6:00 AM |
3400 Spruce St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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12/05/23 |
7:50 PM |
3740 Hamilton Walk |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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12/06/23 |
1:08 PM |
3730 Walnut St |
Theft of an unsecured scooter from bike rack |
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12/06/23 |
8:56 PM |
3925 Walnut St |
Secured scooter taken from location |
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12/07/23 |
10:14 AM |
200 S 34th St |
Unknown offender stole complainant’s camera during an online marketplace exchange sale |
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12/07/23 |
5:29 PM |
3565 Sansom St |
Theft of a secured scooter from bike rack |
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12/07/23 |
11:13 AM |
4115 Baltimore Ave |
Theft of a package reported to PPD |
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12/08/23 |
7:22 PM |
3330 Walnut St |
Secured scooter stolen from rack |
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12/09/23 |
12:04 AM |
3817 Spruce St |
Secured scooter stolen from rack |
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Vandalism |
12/08/23 |
3:13 PM |
236 34th St |
Graffiti spraypainted on the roof of building |
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12/08/23 |
12:13 PM |
3620 Walnut St |
Graffiti spraypainted on the wall of building |
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12/09/23 |
8:09 PM |
River Fields Drive |
Graffiti spraypainted on fence |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 8 incidents with 1 arrest were reported for December 4-10, 2023. 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 |
12/07/23 |
2:21 AM |
4105 Locust St |
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12/07/23 |
5:03 PM |
4640 Walnut St |
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12/08/23 |
6:39 PM |
478 Pine St |
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Assault |
12/05/23 |
6:32 PM |
525 S 42nd St |
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12/07/23 |
7:35 AM |
913 S 49th St |
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12/07/23 |
11:21 AM |
4900 Baltimore Ave |
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12/07/23 |
3:51 PM |
38 Farragut St |
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12/08/23 |
3:30 AM |
4636 Walnut St |
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12/08/23 |
8:05 AM |
4306 Ludlow Street |
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12/09/23 |
5:54 PM |
3700 block of Spruce St |
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Rape |
12/05/23 |
8:27 AM |
200 block of S 38th 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 for 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 UPenn Alert 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.