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 October 2-8, 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 October 2-8, 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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Assault |
10/04/23 |
2:30 PM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Complainant assaulted by ex-boyfriend |
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10/05/23 |
12:31 PM |
3900 Chestnut St |
Complainant struck in the head and neck with closed fist |
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10/05/23 |
2:03 PM |
3300 Ludlow St |
Complainant struck in face with closed fist |
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Aggravated Assault |
10/04/23 |
10:02 AM |
4249 Walnut St |
Offender struck complainant with a rock/Arrest |
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Auto Theft |
10/05/23 |
6:34 AM |
3900 Chestnut St |
Unlocked vehicle taken from highway |
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Bike Theft |
10/03/23 |
5:15 PM |
210 S 34th St |
Secured bike taken from bike rack |
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Burglary |
10/04/23 |
9:21 PM |
101 S 39th St |
Offender entered their apartment and fled when confronted |
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10/04/23 |
9:34 PM |
101 S 39th St |
Offender forcibly entered the apartment and left after being confronted by the complainant |
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Fraud |
10/02/23 |
10:32 AM |
3131 Walnut St |
Fraudulent check deposited into account |
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Other Offense |
10/04/23 |
7:59 PM |
208 S 37th St |
Other offense |
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10/07/23 |
7:39 AM |
4000 Sansom St |
FTA warrant/Arrest |
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Retail Theft |
10/03/23 |
12:56 PM |
3741 Walnut St |
iPhone taken from location |
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10/03/23 |
3:01 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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10/04/23 |
9:16 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft |
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10/08/23 |
2:08 PM |
3621 Walnut St |
Retail theft of clothing |
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Robbery-Gun |
10/03/23 |
5:04 AM |
4045 Baltimore Ave |
Gunpoint robbery on the highway |
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Robbery |
10/04/23 |
9:22 PM |
234 S 41st St |
Folding table taken by force from porch |
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Sex Offense |
10/04/23 |
7:40 PM |
3420 Walnut St |
Confidential investigation |
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10/04/23 |
10:21 PM |
3800 Chestnut St |
Confidential sex offense |
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10/04/23 |
11:41 PM |
3800 Chestnut St |
Offender exposed himself |
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Theft from Building |
10/03/23 |
8:04 PM |
400 S 40th St |
Package taken from mail room |
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10/04/23 |
7:43 AM |
3401 Grays Ferry |
Plastic pipe encasing copper wire taken |
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10/04/23 |
5:17 PM |
2930 Chestnut St |
AirPods taken from apartment |
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10/05/23 |
10:07 AM |
3820 Locust Walk |
Package taken from mail roo |
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10/05/23 |
12:09 PM |
205 S 34th St |
Projector taken from location |
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Theft Other |
10/02/23 |
1:45 PM |
250 S 33rd St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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10/03/23 |
8:09 PM |
3335 Woodland Walk |
Theft of secured scooter from bike rack outside of location |
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10/04/23 |
8:47 AM |
3400 Spruce St |
Purse stolen along street |
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10/07/23 |
4:56 PM |
3420 Walnut St |
Unattended computer stolen from outside library |
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10/07/23 |
6:20 PM |
115 S 40th St |
Cable secured scooter stolen from outside building |
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10/08/23 |
5:16 PM |
3420 Walnut St |
Cable seured scooter stolen from outside library |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 13 incidents were reported for October 2-8, 2023 by the 18th District, covering the Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue.
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Aggravated Assault/Arrest |
10/04/23 |
10:29 AM |
4249 Walnut St |
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Aggravated Assault |
10/04/23 |
8:41 PM |
14 S 46th St |
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10/07/23 |
3:58 PM |
4936 Locust St |
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Assault |
10/03/23 |
4:51 PM |
S 45th & Pine Sts |
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10/05/23 |
1:09 PM |
3900 Chestnut St |
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10/05/23 |
2:57 PM |
3300 Ludlow St |
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10/06/23 |
2:55 AM |
220 S 47th St |
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Domestic Assault |
10/04/23 |
2:43 PM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
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Robbery |
10/03/23 |
5:04 AM |
4045 Baltimore Ave |
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10/04/23 |
8:28 PM |
S 46th & Chestnut Sts |
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10/04/23 |
11:26 PM |
234 S 41st St |
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Rape |
10/04/23 |
11:40 PM |
3800 Chestnut St |
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10/05/23 |
12:28 PM |
4600 Chester Ave |
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.