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 23-29, 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 23-29, 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 |
10/25/23 |
2:07 PM |
3700 Market St |
Complainant punched in face by known offender |
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10/28/23 |
10:45 PM |
3300 Walnut St |
Complainant was punched in the head after being surrounded by four offenders |
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Auto Theft |
10/24/23 |
2:08 PM |
4200 Walnut St |
Parked automobile stolen |
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10/27/23 |
5:17 PM |
4100 Ludlow St |
Window in automobile broken and ignition damaged during attempted theft |
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10/29/23 |
10:27 PM |
4247 Locust St |
Stolen vehicle reported |
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Bike Theft |
10/27/23 |
3:35 PM |
400 S 40th St |
Secured bike stolen |
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10/29/23 |
7:10 PM |
3200 Chestnut St |
Theft of a secured bicycle reported |
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Other Offense |
10/24/23 |
8:47 AM |
2930 Chestnut St |
Unknown offender threatened complaint, defrauded of $188,645 |
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10/24/23 |
1:29 PM |
3900 Chestnut St |
Failure to appear warrant/Arrest |
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10/24/23 |
4:04 PM |
4125 Chestnut St |
Unknown offenders sent threatening emails to complainant, who was defrauded $8,800 |
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10/26/23 |
3:46 AM |
3400 Walnut St |
Failure to appear warrant/Arrest |
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Retail Theft |
10/23/23 |
5:30 PM |
3925 Walnut St |
Retail theft |
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Theft from Building |
10/24/23 |
6:51 PM |
3601 Market St |
Bike stolen from garage |
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10/25/23 |
8:56 AM |
4240 Chestnut St |
Tools removed from a storage box inside building site |
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10/25/23 |
9:58 AM |
400 S 40th St |
Package taken from apartment lobby |
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Theft from Vehicle |
10/28/23 |
11:19 AM |
200 St Marks Sq |
Catalytic converter stolen from parked automobile |
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Theft Other |
10/23/23 |
5:16 PM |
3701 Walnut St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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10/24/23 |
1:08 PM |
3700 Spruce St |
Secured scooter taken from location |
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10/24/23 |
4:25 PM |
4032 Walnut St |
Packages taken from location |
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10/25/23 |
10:50 AM |
313 41st St |
Wallet taken/debit card used without authorization |
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10/25/23 |
6:41 PM |
3700 Hamilton Walk |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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10/26/23 |
12:25 PM |
3910 Irving St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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10/26/23 |
5:30 PM |
240 S 40th St |
Theft of a secured scooter from bicycle rack |
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10/26/23 |
7:37 PM |
3220 Market St |
Unsecured scooter taken from rack |
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10/26/23 |
7:42 PM |
51 N 39th St |
Secured scooter taken from location |
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10/28/23 |
3:17 PM |
3820 Locust Walk |
Secured scooter stolen from rack |
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10/28/23 |
7:28 PM |
232 S 41st St |
Israeli flag taken from front of property |
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10/29/23 |
12:54 PM |
3910 Irving St |
Secured scooter stolen from rack |
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10/29/23 |
8:43 PM |
423 Guardian Dr |
Scooter stolen from in front of building |
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10/29/23 |
10:42 PM |
240 S 40th St |
Secured scooter stolen from rack |
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Sex Offense |
10/26/23 |
12:50 PM |
3000 Market St |
Confidential investigation |
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Vandalism |
10/26/23 |
12:36 PM |
3800 Locust Walk |
Utility closet door broken |
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 23-29, 2023 by the 18th District, covering the Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue.
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Assault |
10/25/23 |
8:19 PM |
229 S 45th St |
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10/25/23 |
11:16 PM |
225 S 45th St |
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10/26/23 |
9:19 PM |
923 S 50th St |
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10/29/23 |
5:11 PM |
3300 Walnut St |
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Indecent Assault |
10/26/23 |
12:50 PM |
3000 Blk Market St |
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Robbery |
10/24/23 |
3:34 PM |
4720 Chestnut St |
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10/25/23 |
1:22 AM |
4314 Locust 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.