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 August 14-20, 2023. 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 August 14-20, 2023. 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 |
08/14/23 |
7:55 AM |
1 Convention Ave |
Offender struck complainant in the neck and left arm/Arrest |
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08/20/23 |
3:35 PM |
200 S 38th St |
Unknown offender threatened complainant with a gun while both were driving their automobiles |
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Assault |
08/18/23 |
3:37 PM |
2900 Market St |
Complainant was punched and kicked by known offender |
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Auto Theft |
08/16/23 |
4:45 AM |
3900 Filbert St |
Stolen automobile, vehicle recovered/Arrest |
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08/16/23 |
9:46 PM |
3535 Market St |
Parked motor vehicle stolen from the highway |
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08/18/23 |
9:55 PM |
4000 Chestnut St |
Vehicle left running and stolen from highway |
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08/19/23 |
9:18 PM |
300 S 41st St |
Attempted theft of automobile |
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Bike Theft |
08/16/23 |
7:01 AM |
3401 Civic Center Blvd |
Secured bike taken from bike rack |
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08/16/23 |
12:36 PM |
4210 Chestnut St |
Tires taken from secured bike |
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08/16/23 |
1:09 PM |
200 S 40th St |
Secured bike taken from bike rack |
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Fraud |
08/20/23 |
8:28 PM |
3465 Sansom St |
Unauthorized charges made to credit card |
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Retail Theft |
08/14/23 |
9:35 AM |
3901 Walnut St |
Retail theft |
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08/15/23 |
6:47 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft |
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08/16/23 |
9:05 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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08/16/23 |
9:28 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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Theft from Building |
08/14/23 |
2:38 PM |
3901 Walnut St |
Andriod tablet with case taken |
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08/17/23 |
8:57 PM |
3200 Chestnut St |
Theft of a wallet from a bag inside a restaurant |
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08/18/23 |
10:51 AM |
4001 Spruce St |
Copper fire coupling stolen from building |
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08/18/23 |
8:41 PM |
3601 Market St |
Package stolen from lobby |
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08/20/23 |
9:34 PM |
4000 Spruce St |
Wallet and contents stolen |
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Theft from Vehicle |
08/14/23 |
6:06 AM |
3401 Grays Ferry Ave |
Four transit buses broken into, Samsung tablet taken from each bus |
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08/17/23 |
12:07 PM |
3401 Civic Center Blvd |
Backpack and laptop taken from vehicle |
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Theft Other |
08/14/23 |
4:19 PM |
4032 Spruce St |
Mobile box speaker taken |
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08/15/23 |
5:12 PM |
4209 Pine St |
Packages taken/Arrest |
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08/15/23 |
8:38 PM |
4001 Walnut St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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08/18/23 |
2:05 PM |
2970 Walnut St |
Unsecured scooter taken from highway |
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08/18/23 |
7:52 PM |
3730 Walnut St |
Secured scooter stolen from bike rack |
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08/19/23 |
8:55 PM |
407 S 40th St |
Package stolen from porch |
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Other Assault |
08/19/23 |
6:33 AM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Unknown offender threatened to harm employees |
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Other Offense |
08/15/23 |
12:59 AM |
2930 Chestnut St |
Unknown offender convinced the complainant to give her money for inappropriate photos |
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Vandalism |
08/14/23 |
8:58 AM |
3401 Grays Ferry Ave |
Second floor door leading to the roof 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: 7 incidents with 1 arrest were reported for August 14-20, 2023 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 |
08/14/23 |
8:43 AM |
1 Convention Ave |
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Aggravated Assault |
08/15/23 |
6:15 AM |
700 S 42nd St |
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08/20/23 |
3:42 PM |
200 Blk S 38th St |
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Assault |
08/16/23 |
9:57 AM |
4601 Walnut St |
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08/18/23 |
3:41 PM |
2900 Blk Market St |
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08/19/23 |
4:57 PM |
4931 Spruce St |
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Indecent Assault |
08/18/23 |
6:51 PM |
S 46th & Pine Sts |
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 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.