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 20-26, 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 20-26, 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 |
05/23/24 |
4:55 PM |
200 S 34th St |
Offender brandished a firearm and threatened the complainant |
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Assault |
05/20/24 |
8:19 AM |
3901 Locust Walk |
Complainant struck by known offender during altercation |
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Assault-Domestic |
05/23/24 |
10:11 PM |
4000 Walnut St |
Domestic incident |
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Bike Theft |
05/21/24 |
5:24 PM |
1 Convention Ave |
Secured bike taken from bike rack |
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Burglary |
05/23/24 |
1:02 PM |
4016 Pine St |
Burglary of residence reported by complainant |
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05/23/24 |
2:04 AM |
129 S 30th St |
Offender forced entry into property and took cash from register |
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Fraud |
05/21/24 |
2:43 PM |
2930 Chestnut St |
Wallet taken, credit used |
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Other Assault |
05/24/24 |
3:12 PM |
4115 Baltimore Ave |
Terroristic threats |
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Retail Theft |
05/21/24 |
7:02 PM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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05/21/24 |
8:00 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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05/24/24 |
8:18 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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05/25/24 |
7:59 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft |
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Robbery |
05/20/24
|
12:51 PM |
3741 Walnut St |
Retail robbery of electronics |
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Theft from Building |
05/21/24 |
6:04 PM |
4239 Baltimore Ave |
Theft of wallet from purse |
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05/23/24 |
2:51 PM |
4007 Pine St |
Property taken from inside of basement storage area |
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05/24/24 |
10:21 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
Theft of purse from break area on 7th floor |
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Theft from Vehicle |
05/24/24 |
12:17 PM |
3700 Civic Center Blvd |
Passenger side window broken on three vehicles/items taken |
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05/25/24 |
3:35 PM |
300 S 41st St |
Catalytic converter stolen from parked vehicle |
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Theft Other |
05/22/24 |
7:18 PM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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05/23/24 |
11:59 AM |
3450 Hamilton Walk |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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05/25/24 |
7:37 AM |
3400 Spruce St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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Vandalism |
05/20/24 |
1:33 PM |
3401 Grays Ferry Ave |
Items broken inside training room |
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05/25/24 |
3:29 PM |
3620 Locust Walk |
Incident of graffiti on call box |
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 May 20-26, 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 |
05/21/24 |
8:37 AM |
300 S Saint Bernard St |
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05/21/24 |
1:57 AM |
4435 Ludlow St |
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05/23/24 |
4:35 PM |
200 Blk S 34th St |
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05/25/24 |
12:33 AM |
4901 Spruce St |
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05/26/24 |
10:54 AM |
4444 Sansom St |
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Assault |
05/20/24 |
8:51 AM |
3901 Locust Walk |
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05/22/24 |
10:10 AM |
4700 Blk Locust St |
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05/22/24 |
3:29 PM |
S 49th St & Springfield Ave |
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05/22/24 |
4:53 PM |
4900 Blk Springfield Ave |
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Domestic Assault |
05/23/24 |
10:31 PM |
4000 Blk Walnut St |
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Indecent Assault |
05/22/24 |
10:55 AM |
4500 Blk Chestnut St |
|
Robbery |
05/20/24 |
1:22 PM |
S 38th & Walnut Sts |
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.