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 11–17, 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 11–17, 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-Gun |
03/13/24 |
3:35 PM |
3700 Market St |
Shots fired during a physical altercation on the highway |
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Arson |
03/15/24 |
4:53 AM |
3900 Irving St |
Offender set dumpster on fire/Arrest |
|
Bike Theft |
03/16/24 |
9:17 PM |
3925 Walnut St |
Theft of a bicycle |
|
Burglary |
03/13/24 |
9:12 AM |
3737 Chesnut St |
Various items taken from apartment |
|
Other Assault |
03/14/24 |
9:50 PM |
4001 Chestnut St |
Offender made threats inside restaurant |
|
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03/15/24 |
12:12 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
Complainant threatened by a known offender |
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Other Offense |
03/11/24 |
8:21 AM |
400 S 40th St |
Failure to Appear warrant/Arrest |
|
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03/11/24 |
11:36 PM |
200 S 34th St |
Failure to Appear warrantArrest |
|
Retail Theft |
03/13/24 |
11:52 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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03/14/24 |
11:25 AM |
4001 Walnut St |
Retail theft |
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03/16/24 |
2:23 PM |
3621 Walnut St |
Retail theft |
|
Sex Offense |
03/12/24 |
11:05 AM |
Confidential |
Confidential |
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03/14/24 |
8:32 PM |
Confidential |
Confidential |
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Theft from Building |
03/13/24 |
12:08 PM |
3925 Walnut St |
Secured scooter taken from bike room |
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03/14/24 |
2:22 PM |
3220 Market St |
Theft of property from a desk |
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Theft from Vehicle |
03/12/24 |
6:25 PM |
4200 Locust St |
Theft of U.S. currency from unsecured vehicle |
|
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03/14/24 |
3:18 PM |
4200 Pine St |
Theft of clothing from secured vehicle |
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03/14/24 |
9:50 AM |
4200 Pine St |
Theft of wallet from secured vehicle |
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03/15/24 |
10:02 AM |
3800 Powelton Ave |
Theft of firearm from unsecured vehicle |
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Theft Other |
03/11/24 |
8:41 PM |
3901 Locust Walk |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
|
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03/13/24 |
10:37 AM |
4047 Locust St |
Package taken from porch |
|
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03/13/24 |
11:48 AM |
4000 Baltimore Ave |
Cell phone taken |
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03/13/24 |
8:46 PM |
3700 Locust Walk |
Attempted scooter theft |
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Vandalism |
03/14/24 |
10:31 AM |
100 S 42nd St |
Rear passenger window broken |
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03/16/24 |
2:42 PM |
3600 Spruce St |
Graffiti spray painted on concrete 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: 4 incidents were reported for March 11–17, 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 |
|
Aggravated Assault |
03/11/24 |
2:46 PM |
4300 blk of Chestnut Street |
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03/15/24 |
4:55 PM |
1100 blk of S. 45th Street |
|
Assault |
03/15/24 |
11:06 AM |
4712 Chester Ave |
|
Indecent Assault |
03/14/24 |
9:35 PM |
3400 blk of 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.