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 January 1-7, 2024. 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 January 1-7, 2024. 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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Crime Category |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Description |
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Aggravated Assault |
1/01/24 |
9:09 PM |
51 N 39th St |
Medical personnel assaulted by a patient, no injuries |
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1/01/24 |
10:33 PM |
51 N 39th St |
Medical personnel assaulted by a patient, no injuries |
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1/01/24 |
10:34 PM |
51 N 39th St |
Medical personnel assaulted by a patient, no injuries |
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Bike Theft |
1/03/24 |
3:16 PM |
3401 Spruce St |
Secured bike taken from rack |
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Burglary |
1/03/24 |
9:24 AM |
20 S 40th St |
Grocery store broken into, cash taken |
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Fraud |
1/03/24 |
8:26 PM |
2930 Chestnut St |
Venmo transaction made under false pretense |
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1/06/24 |
3:08 PM |
4225 Baltimore Ave |
Complainant’s computer was hacked by an unknown offender |
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Other Assault |
1/05/24 |
5:04 PM |
3701 Market St |
Known offender made threats against staff at this location |
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Other Offense |
1/06/24 |
1:03 PM |
200 S 40th St |
Offender failed to appear for charges/Arrest |
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Retail Theft |
1/02/24 |
3:40 PM |
3621 Walnut St |
Retail theft of clothing by an unknown person |
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1/03/24 |
6:07 PM |
3601 Walnut St |
Retail theft of clothing |
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Robbery-Gun |
1/02/24 |
11:41 PM |
4000 Baltimore Ave |
Robbery at gunpoint on highway by unknown offenders |
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Theft from Building |
1/02/24 |
1:14 PM |
3609 Chestnut St |
Unsecured wallet stolen from room |
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1/02/24 |
2:13 PM |
3816 Chestnut St |
Package stolen from lobby |
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1/03/24 |
5:36 PM |
4200 Ludlow St |
Unsecured package taken from lobby |
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1/04/24 |
11:51 AM |
3501 Market St |
Two laptops taken from a secured office within building |
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1/04/24 |
5:54 PM |
3600 Chestnut St |
Package stolen from lobby |
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Theft Other |
1/02/24 |
3:57 PM |
231 S 34th St |
Secured scooter stolen from rack |
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Vandalism |
1/07/24 |
5:09 PM |
255 S 38th St |
Graffiti spray painted on wall |
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 with 1 arrest (3 robberies, 1 aggravated assault, 1 homicide) were reported for January 1-7, 2024 by the 18th District, covering the Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue.
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Crime Category |
Date |
Time |
Location |
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Aggravated Assault |
1/01/24 |
1:31 AM |
S. 49th Street and Kingessing Avenue |
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Homicide/Arrest |
1/04/24 |
4:34 PM |
N. 34th Street and Market Street /Arrest |
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Robbery |
1/02/24 |
11:44 PM |
4000 Baltimore Avenue |
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1/03/24 |
7:13 PM |
4820 Greenway Avenue |
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1/05/24 |
9:02 PM |
S. 48th Street and Regent Street |
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.