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 18–24, 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 18–24, 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 |
03/23/24 |
5:37 PM |
3755 Spruce St |
Simple assault |
|
Auto Theft |
03/24/24 |
1:55 PM |
3900 Baltimore Ave |
Theft of a secured motor vehicle from highway |
|
Burglary |
03/19/24 |
9:54 AM |
4247 Locust St |
Theft of package from apartments/Arrest |
|
Fraud |
03/20/24 |
9:23 PM |
119 S 41st St |
Credit card taken and used without authorization |
|
|
03/22/24 |
8:52 AM |
3900 Delancey St |
Attempted credit card fraud |
|
Other Assault |
03/18/24 |
2:05 PM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Patient threatened staff via telephone |
|
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03/20/24 |
2:23 PM |
4042-4044 Chestnut St |
Threats made to complainant via text message |
|
Other Offense |
03/19/24 |
12:00 AM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
PFA and warrant service/Arrest |
|
Theft from Building |
03/18/24 |
11:22 AM |
3942 Spruce St |
Currency taken from register |
|
|
03/18/24 |
1:10 PM |
3601 Walnut St |
Wallet taken from purse |
|
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03/19/24 |
5:23 PM |
4022 Market St |
Unattended backpack containing MacBook and iPad taken |
|
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03/21/24 |
10:32 AM |
3501 Sansom St |
Wallet theft with fraudulent credit card use |
|
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03/23/24 |
1:06 PM |
3701 Walnut St |
Theft of a wallet from gym |
|
Theft from Vehicle |
03/18/24 |
11:42 AM |
4000 Spruce St |
Theft of items from unsecured vehicle |
|
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03/22/24 |
10:13 AM |
200 S 42nd St |
Items taken from vehicle |
|
Theft Other |
03/18/24 |
4:21 PM |
3925 Walnut St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
|
|
03/18/24 |
4:57 PM |
3701 Chestnut St |
Theft of scooter |
|
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03/19/24 |
5:40 PM |
3901 Locust Walk |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
|
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03/20/24 |
3:02 PM |
3615 Civic Center Blvd |
Theft of unsecured scooter from bike rack |
|
|
03/20/24 |
6:12 PM |
3942 Spruce St |
Theft of items from an unattended backpack |
|
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03/21/24 |
6:35 PM |
3501 Sansom St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
|
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03/21/24 |
7:10 PM |
3231 Walnut St |
Secured scooter taken |
|
Vandalism |
03/20/24 |
5:45 PM |
3700 Civic Center Blvd |
Rear driver side door scratched |
|
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03/23/24 |
11:30 PM |
3934 Spruce St |
Patio furniture broken |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 3 incidents were reported for March 18–24, 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 |
|
Assault |
03/20/24 |
12:19 PM |
31 S. 50th Street |
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03/22/24 |
11:56 PM |
4700 blk of Locust Street |
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03/23/24 |
5:37 PM |
3724 Spruce 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.