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 29-May 5, 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 29-May 5, 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 |
05/01/24 |
11:30 AM |
4125 Ludlow St |
Multiple assaults |
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05/02/24 |
5:23 PM |
451 University Ave |
Simple assault |
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Bike Theft |
04/30/24 |
9:57 AM |
3901 Locust Walk |
Secured bike taken from bike rack |
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04/30/24 |
10:41 AM |
3330 Walnut St |
Secured bike taken from bike rack |
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05/01/24 |
1:16 PM |
4210 Chestnut St |
Secured bike taken from garage |
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05/03/24 |
8:22 PM |
210 S 33rd St |
Secured bike taken from bike rack |
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05/05/24 |
6:28 PM |
3300 Market St |
Bike theft |
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Burglary |
04/29/24 |
7:47 AM |
4200 Ludlow St |
Burglary of packages from building |
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04/29/24 |
8:25 AM |
4210 Chestnut St |
Burglary of bicycle and package from building |
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05/03/24 |
2:50 AM |
3811 Walnut St |
Burglary of residence |
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Harassment |
05/01/24
|
12:24 PM |
3400 Woodland Walk |
Offender sprayed chemical in crowd/Arrest |
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05/01/24 |
5:51 PM |
3565 Sansom St |
Harassment |
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05/02/24 |
2:29 PM |
3701 Chestnut St |
Domestic incident |
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05/05/24 |
1:36 PM |
Woodland Walk |
Complainant threatened by unknown offender |
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Robbery |
04/29/24 |
5:47 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail robbery of alcohol |
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04/30/24 |
3:23 PM |
3741 Walnut St |
Retail robbery of electronics |
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Theft from Building |
04/29/24 |
9:39 PM |
231 S 33rd St |
Camera taken from media room |
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04/30/24 |
11:22 AM |
4045 Baltimore Ave |
Bike taken from laundry room |
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04/30/24 |
2:15 PM |
51 N 39th St |
Theft of a backpack from café area |
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05/01/24 |
10:00 AM |
240 S 40th St |
Theft of a cellphone from table |
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05/01/24 |
2:14 PM |
3610 Hamilton Walk |
Wallet taken from purse |
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05/02/24 |
2:46 AM |
3650 Chestnut St |
Theft of a bag from building |
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05/02/24 |
9:33 AM |
4258 Chestnut St |
Package taken from basement |
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Theft From Vehicle |
05/01/24 |
1:06 PM |
51 N 39th St |
Purse taken from trunk of vehicle |
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05/01/24 |
2:06 PM |
3300 Walnut St |
Theft of tools from secured vehicle |
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Theft Other |
04/29/24 |
1:19 PM |
3600 Civic Center Blvd |
Secured scooter taken from bicycle rack |
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04/30/24 |
9:10 AM |
3901 Locust Walk |
Secured scooter taken from bicycle rack |
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05/01/24 |
10:17 AM |
220 S 33rd St |
Secured scooter taken from bicycle rack |
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05/02/24 |
12:02 AM |
115 S 40th St |
Theft of secured scooter outside building |
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05/02/24 |
11:42 PM |
1 Convention Ave |
Secured scooter taken from bicycle rack |
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Vandalism |
05/05/24 |
10:13 PM |
220 S 34th St |
Incident of graffiti inside 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: 12 incidents were reported for April 29-May 5, 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 |
05/01/24 |
2:38 AM |
4600 Blk Chestnut St |
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05/01/24 |
12:00 PM |
4125 Ludlow St |
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05/01/24 |
12:02 PM |
4125 Ludlow St |
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05/01/24 |
12:46 PM |
3500 Blk Woodland Walk |
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05/01/24 |
5:54 PM |
3565 Sansom St |
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05/02/24 |
2:29 PM |
3701 Chestnut St |
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05/02/24 |
5:24 PM |
451 University Ave |
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05/05/24 |
1:50 PM |
3500 Blk Woodland Walk |
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05/05/24 |
3:26 PM |
2970 Market St |
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Robbery |
04/29/24 |
5:48 PM |
S 43rd & Chestnut Sts |
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04/30/24 |
4:20 PM |
3741 Walnut St |
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05/01/24 |
10:20 PM |
4314 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.