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 15-21, 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 15-21, 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 |
04/19/24 |
9:42 PM |
3800 Market St |
Simple assault |
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Auto Theft |
04/17/24 |
4:37 PM |
3000 Chestnut St |
Theft of secured motor vehicle from highway |
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04/19/24 |
7:39 PM |
451 University Ave |
Theft of motor vehicle from surface lot |
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Bike Theft |
04/17/24 |
7:57 PM |
3932 Pine St |
Theft of bicycle from rear patio |
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04/18/24 |
8:58 AM |
3401 Walnut St |
Theft of secured bicycle from rack on sidewalk |
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04/21/24 |
4:32 PM |
421 Curie Blvd |
Secured bicycle taken from rack |
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Burglary |
04/16/24 |
12:56 AM |
200 S 41st St |
Offender attempted to enter residence/Arrest |
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04/19/24 |
4:17 PM |
210 S 34th St |
Offender gained entry into office and took multiple consumable goods |
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Fraud |
04/20/24 |
2:20 PM |
3411 Chestnut St |
Complainant defrauded of money by unknown offender |
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Harassment |
04/16/24 |
11:36 AM |
3730 Walnut St |
Complainant reported harassing behavior from known offender |
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04/18/24 |
9:14 PM |
2900 Chestnut St |
Harassment/stalking |
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Other Assault |
04/18/24 |
9:13 PM |
51 N 39th St |
Threatening calls made to complainant by known offender |
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Other Offense |
04/18/24 |
12:18 AM |
3400 Spruce St |
Defiant trespass |
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04/18/24 |
9:45 PM |
51 N 39th St |
Offender forced entry into security office; detained by security personnel |
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04/18/24 |
9:54 AM |
3205 Walnut St |
FTA/Arrest |
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Retail Theft |
04/17/24 |
6:47 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft |
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04/19/24 |
9:47 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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Sex Offense |
04/18/24 |
6:19 PM |
3400 Blk Spruce St |
Confidential |
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Theft from Building |
04/15/24 |
2:15 PM |
3220 Market St |
Theft of purse |
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04/15/24 |
5:31 PM |
205 S 34th St |
Theft of laptops |
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04/15/24 |
3:47 PM |
3945 Chestnut St |
Unsecured package taken |
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04/16/24 |
8:20 PM |
4035 Chestnut St |
Groceries taken from location |
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04/17/24 |
1:44 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
iPhone taken from nurse’s station |
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04/18/24 |
12:00 PM |
3730 Walnut St |
Water thermos taken from lounge |
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04/18/24 |
8:18 AM |
3210 Chestnut St |
Theft of purse from table |
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04/21/24 |
8:54 PM |
3601 Market St |
Theft of consumable items from lobby |
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Theft Other |
04/15/24 |
11:32 AM |
3200 Chestnut St |
Theft of generator |
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04/15/24 |
1:20 PM |
3335 Woodland Walk |
Secured scooter taken from rack |
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04/16/24 |
11:25 AM |
3335 Woodland Walk |
Secured scooter taken from rack |
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04/17/24 |
5:10 PM |
3000 Chestnut St |
Secured scooter taken from rack |
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04/19/24 |
1:30 PM |
3901 Locust Walk |
Secured scooter taken from rack |
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04/19/24 |
4:44 PM |
4200 Pine St |
Packages taken from porch/Arrest |
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04/21/24 |
10:40 PM |
3335 Woodland 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: 11 incidents were reported for April 15-21, 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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Assault |
04/16/24 |
5:53 PM |
4000 Blk Market St |
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04/16/24 |
8:58 PM |
4943 Hazel Ave |
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04/17/24 |
12:35 AM |
232 S 45th St |
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04/17/24 |
1:23 AM |
229 S 45th St |
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04/18/24 |
4:36 PM |
4548 Baltimore Ave |
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04/18/24 |
9:15 PM |
2930 Chestnut St |
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04/20/24 |
11:24 PM |
4618 Chester Ave |
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Indecent Assault |
04/18/24 |
7:23 PM |
3400 Blk Spruce St |
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Rape |
04/16/24 |
6:01 PM |
4500 Blk Larchwood Ave |
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Robbery |
04/18/24 |
7:52 PM |
4832 Baltimore Ave |
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04/19/24 |
2:16 AM |
4700 Blk Spruce 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.