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 March 4–10, 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 March 4–10, 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 |
03/04/24 |
2:04 PM |
3400 Ludlow St |
Assault on PPA employee |
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03/10/24 |
1:42 AM |
3942 Spruce St |
Offender brandished a screwdriver and threatened complainant during an argument |
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Aggravated Assault-Gun |
03/10/24 |
10:15 AM |
2900 Chestnut St |
Complainant threatened with a firearm during altercation on highway |
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Assault |
03/07/24 |
10:45 AM |
4000 Walnut St |
Simple assault by unknown offender |
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Bike Theft |
03/04/24 |
3:51 PM |
3800 Spruce St |
Secured bike taken from bike rack |
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03/05/24 |
3:08 PM |
3820 Locust Walk |
Stolen bicycle |
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03/08/24 |
2:35 PM |
3300 Market St |
Theft of a secured bicycle |
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Burglary |
03/08/24 |
10:40 AM |
3990 Market St |
Burglary reported by security/Arrest |
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Harassment |
03/04/24 |
10:45 PM |
3600 Market St |
Unknown offender threw eggs at complainant and fled the area |
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Other Offense |
03/05/24 |
8:28 AM |
100 S 31st St |
Failure to appear warrant/Arrest |
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03/06/24 |
10:54 PM |
3701 Walnut St |
Failure to appear warrant/Arrest |
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Retail Theft |
03/04/24 |
10:54 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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03/08/24 |
8:22 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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03/09/24 |
9:01 AM |
3925 Walnut St |
Retail theft /Arrest |
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03/10/24 |
5:44 PM |
4233 Chesnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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Sex Offense |
03/06/24 |
8:44 AM |
Confidential |
Confidential |
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03/06/24 |
11:58 AM |
Confidential |
Confidential |
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Theft from Building |
03/05/24 |
3:03 PM |
3701 Walnut St |
Theft of watch from building |
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03/06/24 |
11:07 AM |
51 N 39th St |
Laptop taken from sitting area |
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03/08/24 |
3:05 PM |
51 N 39th St |
Purse taken from room |
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03/08/24 |
3:58 PM |
3701 Market St |
Theft of a wallet and contents from medical office |
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Vandalism |
03/06/24 |
7:31 PM |
4235 Sansom St |
Rock thrown at front door |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 8 incidents were reported for March 4–10, 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 |
03/04/24 |
2:04 PM |
3400 blk of Ludlow Street |
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03/10/24 |
3:05 AM |
3942 Spruce Street |
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03/10/24 |
10:17 AM |
Chesnut Street and Schuylkill Avenue |
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Assault |
03/04/24 |
3:54 PM |
4700 blk of Locust Street |
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03/06/24 |
8:45 AM |
S. 47th Street and Cedar Avenue |
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03/06/24 |
5:31 PM |
542 S. 49th Street |
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03/07/24 |
10:45 AM |
S. 40th Street and Walnut Street |
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Indecent Assault |
03/06/24 |
8:44 AM |
3900 blk of Baltimore Avenue |
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.