Weekly Crime Reports
About the Crime Report: Below are the Crimes Against Persons and/or Crimes Against Property from the campus report for August 21-27, 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 August 21-27, 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 |
08/27/23 |
7:40 PM |
4206 Chestnut St |
Simple assault by known offender |
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Auto Theft |
08/22/23 |
9:02 PM |
300 S 43rd St |
Parked automobile stolen |
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08/25/23 |
10:32 PM |
3900 Walnut St |
Secured mini motorcycle stolen from in front of business |
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08/27/23 |
8:04 AM |
4200 Spruce St |
Automobile window broken and ignition damaged in attempt to steal vehicle |
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Bike Theft |
08/25/23 |
4:25 PM |
211 St. Marks Sq |
Secured bike stolen from yard |
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08/27/23 |
3:24 PM |
4241 Osage Ave |
Bike stolen from backyard |
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08/27/23 |
3:30 PM |
4258 Chestnut St |
Unsecured bike stolen from common garage |
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Burglary |
08/25/23 |
7:08 PM |
4206 Chestnut St |
Attempted burglary of an apartment by a known offender |
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Retail Theft |
08/27/23 |
12:10 PM |
3333 Walnut St |
Cable secured scooter stolen from outside |
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Robbery |
08/25/23 |
9:28 PM |
3900 Delancey St |
Unknown offender tackled complainant and stole her purse |
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Theft from Building |
08/22/23 |
10:22 AM |
3401 Civic Center Blvd |
Theft of computer equipment |
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08/22/23 |
7:24 PM |
4101 Spruce St |
Newly delivered air conditioner unit stolen from lobby of building |
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08/24/23 |
8:46 AM |
3401 Civic Center Blvd |
Secured Nintendo Switch taken from waiting area |
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08/24/23 |
11:43 AM |
3636 Sansom St |
Theft of knives from a container insider of restaurant |
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08/24/23 |
12:24 PM |
400 S 40th St |
Package stolen from lobby |
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08/24/23 |
6:14 PM |
210 S 34th St |
Package containing laptop taken |
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08/26/23 |
7:23 PM |
4206 Chestnut St |
Air conditioner stolen from window frame |
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Theft Other |
08/23/23 |
11:27 AM |
3900 Walnut St |
Two secured scooters taken |
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08/23/23 |
6:19 PM |
3701 Walnut St |
Secured scooter taken |
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08/24/23 |
3:54 PM |
101 S 39th St |
Secured scooter taken |
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08/25/23 |
12:43 PM |
3900 Walnut St |
Secured scooter stolen from the bike rack |
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08/25/23 |
5:18 PM |
4241 Osage Ave |
Package containing sneakers stolen from front porch |
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08/27/23 |
12:10 PM |
3333 Walnut St |
Cable secured scooter stolen from outside |
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Theft from Vehicle |
08/24/23 |
10:28 AM |
3800 Sansom St |
Tools taken from vehicle |
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Vandalism |
08/22/23 |
9:11 PM |
3401 Walnut St |
Graffiti on building wall |
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08/22/23 |
9:34 PM |
St Marks Sq |
Unknown offender broke a window |
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08/25/23 |
10:12 PM |
4200 Baltimore Ave |
Car cover ripped off, paint damage to parked automobile |
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08/26/23 |
10:09 AM |
200 St Marks Sq |
Automobile window broken out, interior ransacked but nothing stolen |
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 incidents were reported for August 21-27, 2023 by the 18th District, covering the Schuylkill River to 49th St & Market Street to Woodland Avenue.
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Crime Category |
Date |
Time |
Location |
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Aggravated Assault |
08/26/23 |
12:11 AM |
4120 Chester Ave |
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08/26/23 |
7:13 PM |
1239 S 49th St |
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Assault |
08/21/23 |
6:23 PM |
4642 Sansom St |
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08/27/23 |
12:16 AM |
4924 Florence Ave |
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08/27/23 |
7:40 PM |
4206 Chestnut St |
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08/27/23 |
8:06 PM |
414 S 48th St |
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Robbery |
08/24/23 |
5:31 AM |
4400 Ionic St |
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08/25/23 |
10:33 PM |
3900 Blk Delancey St |
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08/27/23 |
10:43 PM |
4002 Market 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 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.