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 November 20-26, 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 November 20-26, 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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Auto Theft |
11/24/23 |
12:04 PM |
400 S 40th St |
Parked automobile stolen/Arrest |
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Bike Theft |
11/20/23 |
7:03 AM |
3401 Spruce St |
Secured bike taken from bike rack |
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11/20/23 |
3:04 PM |
3501 Sansom St |
Secured bike taken from bike rack |
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11/21/23 |
11:49 AM |
3701 Chestnut St |
Bicycle taken from bike rack |
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Fraud |
11/22/23 |
4:04 PM |
4104 Locust St |
Report of Fraud |
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Retail Theft |
11/20/23 |
5:57 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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11/23/23 |
2:31 PM |
15 S 33rd St |
Retail theft from vending area |
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11/24/23 |
2:16 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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Theft from Building |
11/22/23 |
8:13 AM |
3737 Market St |
Theft from building |
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11/22/23 |
2:36 PM |
3609 Chestnut St |
Theft from building |
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11/26/23 |
5:11 PM |
3330 Market St |
Donation box with $5 stolen |
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Theft Other |
11/20/23 |
8:39 AM |
3701 Walnut St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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11/21/23 |
10:52 AM |
220 S 33rd St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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11/23/23 |
2:04 PM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Theft of an unsecured scooter from bike rack |
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11/24/23 |
1:37 PM |
3935 Pine St |
Package stolen from front door |
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11/26/23 |
12:00 PM |
3333 Walnut St |
Secured scooter stolen from highway |
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Robbery-Gun |
11/24/23 |
7:06 PM |
4000 Walnut St |
Two complainants robbed at gunpoint on the highway, clothing stolen |
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Sex Offense |
11/24/23 |
9:52 AM |
3900 Chestnut St |
Confidential sex investigation |
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Vandalism |
11/25/23 |
1:56 AM |
3913 Baltimore Ave |
Graffiti spraypainted on side of building |
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11/25/23 |
1:57 AM |
3965 Baltimore Ave |
Graffiti spraypainted on side of building |
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11/25/23 |
5:43 AM |
3730 Walnut St |
Graffiti spraypainted on a wall |
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11/25/23 |
10:39 PM |
3500 Woodland Walk |
Graffiti spraypainted on artwork |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 10 incidents with 2 arrests were reported for November 20-26, 2023 by the 18th District, covering the Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue.
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Aggravated Assault |
11/25/23 |
2:47 PM |
804 S 49th St |
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Assault |
11/20/23 |
10:37 AM |
4930 Chancellor St |
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11/25/23 |
2:31 PM |
1106 S 46th St |
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11/25/23 |
5:07 PM |
242 S 49th St |
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Rape |
11/24/23 |
10:39 AM |
3900 Blk Chestnut St |
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Robbery |
11/24/23 |
7:07 PM |
4000 Blk Walnut 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.