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 25-31, 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 25-31, 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
|
Crime Category |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Description |
|
Aggravated Assault/Gun |
03/25/24 |
7:24 PM |
4249 Walnut St |
Complainant assaulted with a handgun on highway/Arrest |
|
Assault-Domestic |
03/30/24 |
2:31 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Domestic assault |
|
Auto Theft |
03/29/24 |
2:10 PM |
129 S 30th St |
Vehicle taken from garage |
|
Bike Theft |
03/26/24 |
11:26 PM |
3700 Walnut St |
Unsecured bike taken |
|
|
03/27/24 |
10:04 AM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Secured bike taken from bike rack |
|
Burglary |
03/26/24 |
9:39 PM |
3001 Walnut St |
Entry forced into multiple rooms containing confidential files |
|
Other Assault |
03/27/24 |
11:02 AM |
4000 Baltimore Ave |
Terroristic threats/Arrest |
|
Retail Theft |
03/27/24 |
12:46 PM |
3925 Walnut St |
Retail theft |
|
Sex Offense |
03/25/24 |
3:16 PM |
3300 Blk Woodland Walk |
Confidential |
|
Theft from Building |
03/29/24 |
7:14 PM |
4239 Baltimore Ave |
Credit cards taken from wallet |
|
|
03/29/24 |
7:33 PM |
3420 Walnut St |
Backpack containing electronics taken |
|
|
03/30/24 |
9:45 AM |
3401 Walnut St |
Theft of a backpack from table |
|
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03/30/24 |
7:24 PM |
3609 Chestnut St |
Theft of a wallet from building |
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 25-31, 2024. by the 18th District, covering the Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue.
|
Crime Category |
Date |
Time |
Location |
|
Aggravated Assault/Arrest |
03/25/24 |
7:25 PM |
4249 Walnut St |
|
Aggravated Assault |
03/29/24 |
4:06 PM |
S 47th & Chestnut Sts |
|
Assault |
03/25/24 |
7:56 PM |
131 S 48th St |
|
Domestic Assault |
03/30/24 |
2:32 AM |
4233 Chestnut 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.