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 16-22, 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 December 16-22, 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 |
12/16/24 |
7:33 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
Report of threats |
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12/19/24 |
10:33 AM |
3737 Market St |
Simple assault between two parties who are known to one another |
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Auto Theft |
12/18/24 |
11:03 PM |
400 Curie Blvd |
Theft of a secured electric scooter from outside of location |
|
Bike Theft |
12/20/24 |
12:36 PM |
3401 Walnut St |
Secured bike taken from bike rack |
|
Burglary |
12/17/24 |
11:18 AM |
3922 Delancey St |
Several items taken from location |
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12/18/24 |
7:13 AM |
119 S 39th St |
Burglary of tools from an unsecured restaurant |
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Disorderly Conduct |
12/17/24 |
10:22 PM |
4000 Spruce St |
Offender cited for disorderly conduct |
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Fraud |
12/17/24 |
1:12 PM |
4200 Ludlow St |
Complainant received a bad check/fraud attempt |
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12/20/24 |
5:21 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Currency wired to unknown offender |
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Harassment |
12/16/24 |
10:55 AM |
3808 Sansom St |
Complainant received unwanted text messages and phone calls from known offender |
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Other Offense |
12/19/24 |
9:09 AM |
4109 Walnut St |
Offender matched a UPPD crime alert, warrant for burglary/Arrest |
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12/20/24 |
11:44 AM |
4247 Locust St |
Suspicious person reported inside building; offender had an active warrant/Arrest |
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Retail Theft |
12/17/24 |
8:30 PM |
3925 Walnut St |
Retail theft of household cleaning products |
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12/20/24 |
1:33 PM |
3925 Walnut St |
Report of a retail theft |
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12/20/24 |
1:52 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable items |
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12/22/24 |
4:40 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Report of a retail theft |
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Robbery-Retail |
12/20/24 |
5:39 PM |
4001 Walnut St |
Offender took items without paying and assaulted a security officer who attempted to stop her |
|
Theft from Building |
12/17/24 |
1:11 PM |
3408 Sansom St |
Wallet taken from location; bank card used without authorization |
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Theft Other |
12/17/24 |
7:36 AM |
3710 Hamilton Walk |
Backpack and cellular device taken from location |
|
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12/17/24 |
2:01 PM |
4224 Osage Ave |
Theft of a package containing a chair |
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12/18/24 |
1:44 PM |
3409 Walnut St |
Theft of cash and credit cards from wallet in jacket |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 4 incidents with 1 arrest were reported for December 16-22, 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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Assault |
12/16/24 |
2:35 AM |
4230 Chester Ave |
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12/16/24 |
7:33 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
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12/18/24 |
2:46 PM |
2970 Market St |
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Assault/Arrest |
12/17/24 |
10:36 PM |
300 S 40th 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.