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 30-November 5, 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 30-November 5, 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/Domestic |
11/02/23 |
9:41 PM |
4047 Pine St |
Domestic incident |
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Assault/Dating |
10/30/23 |
1:37 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Domestic assault |
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Assault |
11/02/23 |
9:04 AM |
228 S 40th St |
Physical altercation inside Post Office |
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11/05/23 |
1:18 PM |
2900 Market St |
Complainant punched and kicked on highway-road rage |
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Auto Theft |
10/30/23 |
5:49 AM |
200 S 38th St |
Attempted automobile theft—window broken, tampered with steering wheel column |
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10/31/23 |
8:27 PM |
4200 Pine St |
Automobile damaged during an attempted theft |
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Bike Theft |
10/31/23 |
6:51 PM |
3401 Walnut St |
Bicycle secured to pole taken |
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10/31/23 |
11:49 PM |
3701 Locust Walk |
Secured bike taken/Arrest |
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Burglary |
10/30/23 |
11:48 AM |
405 S 42nd St |
Residential burglary |
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Fraud |
11/04/23 |
9:24 AM |
4030 Market St |
Fraudulent banking transaction by an unknown offender |
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Retail Theft |
10/31/23 |
2:16 PM |
3250 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of merchandise |
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11/02/23 |
2:06 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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Sex Offense |
11/02/23 |
12:03 PM |
3000 Blk Walnut St |
Indecent Assault |
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Theft from Building |
10/30/23 |
2:07 PM |
3420 Walnut St |
Backpack left unattended taken |
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10/31/23 |
10:00 PM |
101 S 39th St |
Package taken from location |
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11/02/23 |
3:08 PM |
3730 Walnut St |
Items taken from refridgerator after business hours |
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11/05/23 |
12:25 PM |
1 Convention Ave |
Unsecured earphones stolen from office |
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Theft Other |
10/30/23 |
12:10 AM |
3420 Walnut St |
Secured scooter stolen from rack |
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10/30/23 |
11:47 AM |
3700 Spruce St |
Scooter secured to iron fencing taken |
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10/30/23 |
8:23 PM |
3335 Woodland Walk |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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11/01/23 |
9:44 AM |
3335 Woodland Walk |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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11/01/23 |
3:10 PM |
210 S 33rd St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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11/01/23 |
5:48 PM |
4109 Walnut St |
Theft of a key fob from valet stand |
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11/02/23 |
6:52 PM |
125 S 31st St |
Theft of a secured scooter from bike rack outside of location |
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11/04/23 |
5:19 PM |
3730 Walnut St |
Secured scooter stolen from bike rack |
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11/05/23 |
5:35 PM |
3701 Walnut St |
Secured scooter stolen from bike rack |
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Theft from Vehicle |
10/31/23 |
7:45 PM |
400 S 42nd St |
Automobile broken into and cellphone stolen |
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Vandalism |
10/31/23 |
8:31 AM |
400 S 41st St |
Rear passenger side window broken |
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10/31/23 |
8:30 PM |
4100 Locust St |
Vehicle broken into |
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 October 30-November 5, 2023 by the 18th District, covering the Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue.
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Aggravated Assault |
10/30/23 |
10:29 PM |
S 45th St & Baltimore Ave |
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11/02/23 |
5:10 PM |
4047 Pine St |
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11/02/23 |
6:42 PM |
4812 Spruce St |
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Assault |
11/02/23 |
9:31 AM |
228 S 40th St |
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11/05/23 |
1:19 PM |
2900 Blk Market St |
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Domestic Assault |
10/30/23 |
1:37 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
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Indecent Assault |
11/02/23 |
10:30 AM |
3100 Blk Walnut St |
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Robbery |
11/02/23 |
1:26 PM |
4600 Blk Market St |
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11/02/23 |
11:52 PM |
4523 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.