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 May 13-19, 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 May 13-19, 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 |
05/17/24 |
9:00 PM |
3340 Walnut St |
Aggravated assault on Philadelphia Police Officer/Arrest |
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Assault Domestic |
05/18/24 |
3:45 AM |
4000 Spruce St |
Domestic incident |
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Auto Theft |
05/18/24 |
12:47 PM |
200 S 40th St |
Theft of a vehicle from highway |
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05/19/24 |
4:51 PM |
4000 Spruce St |
Theft of a vehicle from highway |
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Bike Theft |
05/14/24 |
10:22 AM |
3160 Chestnut St |
Secured bike taken from bike rack |
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05/15/24 |
5:14 PM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Secured bike taken from bike rack |
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05/17/24 |
11:02 AM |
4104 Locust St |
Theft of secured bicycle from sidewalk |
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05/17/24 |
4:02 PM |
4210 Chestnut St |
Secured bike taken from bike rack |
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05/17/24 |
6:21 PM |
4007 Baltimore Ave |
Bike taken from porch |
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Burglary |
05/17/24 |
8:26 PM |
3340 Walnut St |
Burglary observed by police during protest/Arrests |
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Other Assault |
05/15/24 |
6:56 PM |
3925 Walnut St |
Known offender made threatening remarks |
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05/18/24 |
8:04 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Threats made during verbal altercation |
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Other Offense |
05/17/24
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11:13 PM |
3400 Walnut St |
Defiant trespass/citation |
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Retail Theft |
05/15/24 |
4:19 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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05/15/24 |
4:43 PM |
218 S 40th St |
Retail theft |
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Robbery |
05/18/24 |
7:21 AM |
4001 Walnut St |
Retail robbery/Arrest |
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Theft from Building |
05/14/24 |
2:34 PM |
4258 Chestnut St |
Theft from building |
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05/16/24 |
11:55 AM |
3925 Chestnut St |
Wallet taken, credit card used |
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05/16/24 |
8:25 PM |
3643 Locust Walk |
Wallet taken from location |
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05/18/24 |
12:40 PM |
3601 Market St |
Theft of backpack from lobby |
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05/18/24 |
2:44 PM |
3611 Walnut St |
Purse taken from building |
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Theft Other |
05/13/24 |
8:25 AM |
3400 Spruce St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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05/13/24 |
4:45 PM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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05/15/24 |
12:37 PM |
3701 Walnut St |
Securd scooter taken from location |
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05/17/24 |
2:27 PM |
3200 Market St |
Theft of a secured scooter |
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05/19/24 |
6:39 PM |
240 S 40th St |
Securd scooter taken from bike rack |
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Vandalism |
05/13/24 |
6:24 PM |
299 S 32nd St |
Pedestrian sign written on with blue marker |
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05/18/24 |
10:55 AM |
3260 South St |
Incident of graffiti on building front entrance |
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05/18/24 |
2:37 AM |
4100 Walnut St |
Incident of graffiti on traffic box |
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05/19/24 |
3:26 AM |
4040 Chestnut St |
Incident of vandalism on vehicle |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 7 incidents were reported for May 13-19, 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 |
05/17/24 |
5:12 PM |
S 46th & Chestnut Sts |
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05/18/24 |
1:46 AM |
3340 Walnut St |
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05/19/24 |
6:20 AM |
215 Buckingham Place |
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Assault |
05/16/24 |
7:42 PM |
126 S 45th St |
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Domestic Assault |
05/18/24 |
4:13 AM |
S 40th & Spruce Sts |
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Robbery |
05/15/24 |
11:32 PM |
4600 Larchwood Ave |
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Robbery/Arrest |
05/18/24 |
7:33 AM |
4001 Walnut 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.