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 16-22, 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 16-22, 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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Aggravated Assault |
10/17/23 |
1:32 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
Offender spit on hospital security/Arrest |
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10/21/23 |
6:03 PM |
3601 Market St |
Aggravated assault |
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Bike Theft |
10/20/23 |
7:36 AM |
380 University Ave |
Cable secured bike stolen from rack |
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Disorderly Conduct |
10/16/23 |
3:37 PM |
3700 Locust Walk |
Male behaving disorderly in public/Arrest |
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Fraud |
10/16/23 |
9:44 AM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Unauthorized person picked up complainant’s prescription |
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Harassment |
10/18/23 |
3:25 PM |
3400 Walnut St |
Known offender sent a threatening email to complainant |
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10/18/23 |
4:04 PM |
3500 Sansom St |
Unknown offender threatens complainant on social media |
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10/19/23 |
12:30 PM |
4200 Baltimore Ave |
Complainant received a disturbing email; incident forwarded to DPS Special Services |
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10/20/23 |
2:40 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
Offender is posting harassing information on social media |
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10/20/23 |
3:15 PM |
249 S 36th St |
Offender harassed an employee via telephone call |
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Other Assault |
10/19/23 |
1:43 PM |
3800 Spruce St |
Complainant threatened with a firearm on highway |
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Other Offense |
10/22/23 |
8:33 PM |
119 S 31st St |
Complainant shoved and pushed by an known offender |
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Retail Theft |
10/17/23 |
7:03 PM |
3925 Walnut St |
Retail theft |
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10/19/23 |
5:50 PM |
3741 Walnut St |
Theft of cellphones from store; offender identified/Arrest |
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10/20/23 |
2:01 PM |
3925 Walnut St |
Retail theft of body wash/Arrest |
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10/20/23 |
9:17 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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10/22/23 |
6:25 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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Theft from Building |
10/21/23 |
9:30 PM |
3333 Walnut St |
Unsecured package stolen from mailroom |
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Theft Other |
10/16/23 |
10:12 PM |
215 S 33rd St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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10/18/23 |
10:24 AM |
3737 Market St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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10/18/23 |
6:06 PM |
3718 Locust Walk |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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10/20/23 |
2:13 PM |
4000 Pine St |
Complainant pickpocketed by an unknown offender; credit cards used |
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10/20/23 |
9:00 PM |
3740 Hamilton Walk |
Cable secured scooter stolen from rack |
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10/20/23 |
9:04 PM |
235 S 42nd St |
Package stolen from front steps |
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10/21/23 |
1:24 PM |
3100 Walnut St |
Battery and cords removed from unsecured mobile video board |
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10/21/23 |
4:15 PM |
4025 Walnut St |
Unsecured package stolen from porch |
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Theft from Vehicle |
10/20/23 |
2:20 AM |
4200 Osage Ave |
Three vehicles front passenger window broken; items taken |
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10/22/23 |
2:20 PM |
4000 Pine St |
License plate stolen from parked automobile |
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Vandalism |
10/20/23 |
1:09 PM |
4000 Sansom St |
Unknown offender kicked a door of a police car, causing damage |
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10/21/23 |
10:04 AM |
4044 Walnut St |
Graffiti spraypainted on an exterior door |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 5 incidents were reported for October 16-22, 2023 by the 18th District, covering the Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue.
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Aggravated Assault/Arrest |
10/17/23 |
1:56 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
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Assault |
10/18/23 |
4:01 PM |
4600 Blk Market St |
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10/21/23 |
10:59 PM |
4040 Baltimore Ave |
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Indecent Assault |
10/19/23 |
1:21 PM |
4800 Blk Windsor St |
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Robbery |
10/19/23 |
12:35 AM |
4931 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 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.