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 April 1-7, 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 April 1-7, 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 |
04/02/24 |
9:14 PM |
4228 Walnut St |
Simple assault |
|
Assault-Domestic |
04/05/24 |
5:35 PM |
51 N 39th St |
Domestic assault |
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04/06/24 |
2:34 AM |
4200 Locust St |
Domestic assault |
|
Bike Theft |
04/04/24 |
12:18 PM |
3730 Walnut St |
Secured bike taken from bike rack |
|
Other Assault |
04/07/24 |
8:42 PM |
51 N 39th St |
Terroristic threats |
|
Other Offense |
04/03/24 |
12:35 AM |
3900 Walnut St |
Attempted scooter theft/Failure to Appear/Arrest |
|
Retail Theft |
04/01/24 |
7:22 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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04/03/24 |
7:43 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
|
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04/03/24 |
5:48 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
|
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04/04/24 |
9:25 AM |
3601 Walnut St |
Retail theft |
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04/04/24 |
11:16 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods/Arrest |
|
Theft from Building |
04/01/24 |
4:29 PM |
1 Convention Ave |
Medical device taken from hospital |
|
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04/01/24 |
8:59 PM |
3816 Chestnut St |
Theft of wallet |
|
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04/02/24 |
11:29 AM |
3942 Spruce St |
Items taken from coat rack |
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04/03/24 |
3:46 PM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Theft of wallet/credit cards used |
|
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04/04/24 |
11:53 PM |
329 S 42nd St |
Theft of package |
|
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04/06/24 |
1:36 PM |
4239 Baltimore Ave |
Theft of wallet from café |
|
Theft from Vehicle |
04/01/24 |
3:08 PM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Currency taken |
|
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04/06/24 |
12:52 PM |
4200 Walnut St |
Theft of license plate from vehicle parked on highway |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 5 incidents were reported for April 1-7, 2024. by the 18th District, covering the Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue.
|
Crime Category |
Date |
Time |
Location |
|
Aggravated Assault |
04/01/24 |
12:30 PM |
414 S 48th St |
|
|
04/06/24 |
1:34 PM |
3000 Market St |
|
Assault |
04/02/24 |
9:14 PM |
4228 Walnut St |
|
|
04/04/24 |
4:04 PM |
131 S 48th St |
|
Domestic Assault |
04/06/24 |
2:35 AM |
4200 Blk Locust 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.