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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

Crime Category

Date

Time

Location

Description

Assault

05/01/24

11:30 AM

4125 Ludlow St

Multiple assaults

 

05/02/24

5:23 PM

451 University Ave

Simple assault

Bike Theft

04/30/24

9:57 AM

3901 Locust Walk

Secured bike taken from bike rack

 

04/30/24

10:41 AM

3330 Walnut St

Secured bike taken from bike rack

 

05/01/24

1:16 PM

4210 Chestnut St

Secured bike taken from garage

 

05/03/24

8:22 PM

210 S 33rd St

Secured bike taken from bike rack

 

05/05/24

6:28 PM

3300 Market St

Bike theft

Burglary

04/29/24

7:47 AM

4200 Ludlow St

Burglary of packages from building

 

04/29/24

8:25 AM

4210 Chestnut St

Burglary of bicycle and package from building

 

05/03/24

2:50 AM

3811 Walnut St

Burglary of residence

Harassment

05/01/24

 

 

12:24 PM

3400 Woodland Walk

Offender sprayed chemical in crowd/Arrest

 

05/01/24

5:51 PM

3565 Sansom St

Harassment

 

05/02/24

2:29 PM

3701 Chestnut St

Domestic incident

 

05/05/24

1:36 PM

Woodland Walk

Complainant threatened by unknown offender

Robbery

04/29/24

5:47 PM

4233 Chestnut St

Retail robbery of alcohol

 

04/30/24

3:23 PM

3741 Walnut St

Retail robbery of electronics

Theft from Building

04/29/24

9:39 PM

231 S 33rd St

Camera taken from media room

 

04/30/24

11:22 AM

4045 Baltimore Ave

Bike taken from laundry room

 

04/30/24

2:15 PM

51 N 39th St

Theft of a backpack from café area

 

05/01/24

10:00 AM

240 S 40th St

Theft of a cellphone from table

 

05/01/24

2:14 PM

3610 Hamilton Walk

Wallet taken from purse

 

05/02/24

2:46 AM

3650 Chestnut St

Theft of a bag from building

 

05/02/24

9:33 AM

4258 Chestnut St

Package taken from basement

Theft From Vehicle

05/01/24

1:06 PM

51 N 39th St

Purse taken from trunk of vehicle

 

05/01/24

2:06 PM

3300 Walnut St

Theft of tools from secured vehicle

Theft Other

04/29/24

1:19 PM

3600 Civic Center Blvd

Secured scooter taken from bicycle rack

 

04/30/24

9:10 AM

3901 Locust Walk

Secured scooter taken from bicycle rack

 

05/01/24

10:17 AM

220 S 33rd St

Secured scooter taken from bicycle rack

 

05/02/24

12:02 AM

115 S 40th St

Theft of secured scooter outside building

 

05/02/24

11:42 PM

1 Convention Ave

Secured scooter taken from bicycle rack

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.

Crime Category

Date

Time

Location

Assault

05/01/24

2:38 AM

4600 Blk Chestnut St

 

05/01/24

12:00 PM

4125 Ludlow St

 

05/01/24

12:02 PM

4125 Ludlow St

 

05/01/24

12:46 PM

3500 Blk Woodland Walk

 

05/01/24

5:54 PM

3565 Sansom St

 

05/02/24

2:29 PM

3701 Chestnut St

 

05/02/24

5:24 PM

451 University Ave

 

05/05/24

1:50 PM

3500 Blk Woodland Walk

 

05/05/24

3:26 PM

2970 Market St

Robbery

04/29/24

5:48 PM

S 43rd & Chestnut Sts

 

04/30/24

4:20 PM

3741 Walnut St

 

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.
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