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 8-14, 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 8-14, 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 |
04/13/24 |
1:19 AM |
4100 Blk Pine St |
Complainant assaulted by pellet gun |
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Assault |
04/11/24 |
9:16 PM |
214 S 40th St |
Unknown offender struck complainant |
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04/12/24 |
11:36 PM |
3800 Blk Walnut St |
Simple assault on highway |
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Auto Theft |
04/09/24 |
12:06 PM |
4200 Blk Sansom St |
Motor vehicle theft from highway |
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Bike Theft |
04/09/24 |
4:38 PM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Secured bike taken from bike rack |
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Burglary |
04/10/24 |
7:25 PM |
3816 Chestnut St |
Packages taken from mail room |
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04/12/24 |
9:36 AM |
4240 Chestnut St |
Burglary |
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04/14/24 |
9:43 PM |
221 S 41st St |
Unauthorized male in apartment |
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Other Assault |
04/12/24 |
12:08 AM |
51 N 39th St |
Complainant threatened by offender |
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Retail Theft |
04/08/24 |
12:21 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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04/09/24 |
9:20 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft |
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Sex Offense |
04/08/24 |
7:46 PM |
3300 Blk Walnut St |
Confidential |
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Theft from Building |
04/09/24 |
1:25 PM |
3401 Market St |
Theft from office |
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04/09/24 |
6:09 PM |
3131 Walnut St |
Theft of bicycle from shared garage |
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04/13/24 |
7:59 PM |
3408 Sansom St |
Theft of two cellphones from restaurant |
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Theft from Vehicle |
04/10/24 |
6:48 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
iPad taken from vehicle |
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04/11/24 |
1:49 PM |
3410 Civic Center Blvd |
Black bag taken from front seat |
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04/12/24 |
11:14 AM |
3549 Chestnut St |
Theft of tools from vehicle parked in garage |
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04/12/24 |
2:14 PM |
4000 Blk Baltimore Ave |
Theft of license plate from vehicle |
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04/12/24 |
3:30 PM |
3900 Chestnut St |
Theft from vehicle |
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Theft Other |
04/09/24 |
1:50 PM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Theft of wallet/credit cards used |
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04/12/24 |
10:55 AM |
4039 Baltimore Ave |
Wallet taken |
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04/13/24 |
8:08 PM |
3900 Market St |
Theft of dropped cellphone from highway |
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04/14/24 |
5:01 PM |
3901 Locust Walk |
Secured scooter taken |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 13 incidents were reported for April 8-14, 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 |
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Aggravated Assault |
04/10/24 |
11:26 AM |
4500 Blk Baltimore Ave |
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04/13/24 |
2:01 AM |
4100 Blk Pine St |
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04/13/24 |
5:40 PM |
4911 Walton Ave |
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Assault |
04/08/24 |
10:21 AM |
4624 Walnut St |
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04/08/24 |
10:32 AM |
255 S Saint Bernard St |
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04/08/24 |
1:59 PM |
1239 S 49th St |
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04/09/24 |
5:56 PM |
4700 Blk Baltimore Ave |
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04/11/24 |
1:04 PM |
4700 Blk Locust St |
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04/11/24 |
5:41 PM |
4901 Chestnut St |
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04/11/24 |
10:14 PM |
200 Blk S 40th St |
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04/13/24 |
12:09 AM |
3800 Blk Sansom St |
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Indecent Assault |
04/08/24 |
10:23 PM |
3500 Blk Sansom St |
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Robbery |
04/14/24 |
12:03 PM |
4400 Blk Sansom 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.