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 11–17, 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 11–17, 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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Assault |
12/15/23 |
4:56 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
Unknown offender shoved and spit on complainant |
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Auto Theft |
12/14/23 |
1:05 PM |
4200 Pine St |
Auto theft from highway reported to PPD |
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12/17/23 |
12:06 PM |
3000 Walnut St |
Theft of a secured vehicle from highway reported to PPD |
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Bike Theft |
12/15/23 |
12:58 PM |
220 S 33rd St |
Secured bike stolen from a rack |
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Burglary |
12/11/23 |
2:56 PM |
305-307 S 40th St |
Unknown offender forced entry into residence, items taken |
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Other Assault |
12/12/23 |
11:05 AM |
4040 Chestnut St |
Unwanted email message received |
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12/12/23 |
7:23 PM |
4000 Spruce St |
Security officer threatened by unknown females |
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Retail Theft |
12/15/23 |
1:50 PM |
110 S 36th St |
Retail theft of clothing reported to PPD |
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12/16/23 |
7:45 AM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of food products reported to Drexel PD |
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Robbery |
12/15/23 |
7:58 PM |
4051 Spruce St |
Two offenders arrested for attempted strongarm robbery |
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Robbery-Gun |
12/12/23 |
10:04 AM |
3400 Chestnut St |
Attempted robbery of vehicle in running lane on highway by an unknown offender |
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Theft from Building |
12/11/23 |
1:03 PM |
4002 Chestnut St |
Wallet left on counter taken |
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12/12/23 |
10:58 AM |
3231 Walnut St |
Unsecured laptop taken from restroom |
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12/13/23 |
5:09 PM |
3501 Market St |
Theft of photography equipment reported to Drexel PD |
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12/14/23 |
11:08 AM |
4200 Ludlow St |
Mail and packages taken from building by unknown male |
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12/15/23 |
5:00 PM |
1 Convention Ave |
Unsecured wallet taken from patient’s room |
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Theft from Vehicle |
12/13/23 |
12:15 PM |
3401 Gray’s Ferry Avenue |
Theft of a tablet from Penn work van |
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12/13/23 |
6:25 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
Theft of an iPad from ambulance |
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Theft Other |
12/11/23 |
5:56 PM |
3400 Civic Blvd |
Unsecured scooter taken from bike rack |
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12/12/23 |
7:44 AM |
3400 Spruce St |
Theft of a secured scooter from bike rack outside of HUP |
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12/12/23 |
2:13 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
Theft of a secured scooter from bike rack outside of HUP |
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12/14/23 |
10:34 AM |
3220 Market St |
Theft of a secured scooter from a bike rack reported to Drexel PD |
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12/14/23 |
12:02 PM |
441 S 43rd St |
Theft of a package containing a cell phone reported to PPD |
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12/15/23 |
6:03 PM |
4100 Walnut St |
Theft of personal property reported to PPD |
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12/15/23 |
11:52 PM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Theft of a secured scooter from the Perelman Center |
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12/16/23 |
3:24 PM |
3730 Walnut St |
Secured scooter stolen from rack |
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12/16/23 |
7:13 PM |
425 University Ave |
Secured scooter stolen from rack |
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12/17/23 |
9:25 AM |
3820 Locust Walk |
Secured scooter stolen from rack |
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Vandalism |
12/14/23 |
6:56 PM |
3601 Spruce St |
Vandalism etched into wooden railing |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 3 incidents were reported for December 11–17, 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 |
|
Assault |
12/15/23 |
6:31 PM |
3400 blk of Spruce St |
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Robbery |
12/12/23 |
10:05 AM |
3400 blk of Chestnut St |
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Robbery/Arrest |
12/15/23 |
8:42 PM |
4051 Spruce 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 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.