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 February 12–18, 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 February 12-18, 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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Assault |
02/12/24 |
5:12 PM |
3800 Spruce St |
Offender grabbed complainant by the shoulders during a verbal dispute |
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02/13/24 |
8:17 AM |
3800 Market St |
Complainant assaulted by unknown offender in vehicle |
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02/15/24 |
7:32 PM |
3700 Market St |
Assault |
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02/15/24 |
12:21 PM |
3925 Walnut St |
Complainant struck by known male |
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Bike Theft |
02/12/24 |
1:24 PM |
3904 Spruce St |
Theft of cable-secured bicycle from outside of residence |
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Fraud |
02/17/24 |
10:54 PM |
4000 Spruce St |
Fraud/theft of services from restaurant |
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Other Offense |
02/17/24 |
9:26 AM |
3800 Locust Walk |
Male wanted on warrant/Arrest |
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Retail Theft |
02/12/24 |
6:04 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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02/14/24 |
5:23 AM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Retail theft |
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02/18/24 |
11:38 PM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of consumables |
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Sex Offense |
02/12/24 |
5:00 PM |
3300 Woodland Walk |
Confidential |
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Theft from Building |
02/12/24 |
9:57 AM |
3220 Market St |
Theft of a desktop computer from locked room |
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02/12/24 |
7:02 AM |
3260 South St |
Copper wire taken from basement |
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02/12/24 |
3:55 PM |
3600 Sansom St |
Theft of a package from common area in building |
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02/13/24 |
5:11 PM |
4210 Chestnut St |
Package taken from lobby |
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02/16/24 |
11:09 AM |
4258 Chestnut St |
Theft of packages taken from lobby |
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02/17/24 |
8:04 AM |
4109 Locust St |
Theft of a wallet during indoor party |
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Theft from Vehicle |
02/15/24 |
11:15 AM |
3300 Walnut St |
Theft of tools from secured work truck |
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02/17/24 |
12:01 PM |
2929 Walnut St |
Theft from motor vehicle parked in garage |
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Theft Other |
02/12/24 |
6:39 PM |
210 S 34th St |
Theft of secured scooter from bike rack |
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02/12/24 |
5:14 PM |
220 S 33rd St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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02/13/24 |
12:05 PM |
3925 Walnut St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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02/14/24 |
12:08 PM |
3740 Hamilton Walk |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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02/15/24 |
5:27 PM |
3450 Hamilton Walk |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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02/16/24 |
3:57 PM |
3700 Spruce St |
Secured scooter stolen from outer gate |
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02/17/24 |
3:51 PM |
3501 Sansom St |
Theft of backpack from highway |
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02/17/24 |
3:38 PM |
3730 Walnut St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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02/18/24 |
11:23 PM |
3800 Locust Walk |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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 were reported for February 12–18, 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/Arrest |
02/13/24 |
3:14 AM |
4828 Walnut St |
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Aggravated Assault |
02/14/24 |
8:21 PM |
4821 Walnut St |
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Assault |
02/12/24 |
7:54 PM |
255 S. 38th St |
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02/15/24 |
12:27 PM |
3901 Walnut St |
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Robbery |
02/17/24 |
2:07 AM |
1200 S. Markoe 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.