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 June 3-9, 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 June 3-9, 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 |
06/03/24 |
11:29 AM |
3001 Walnut St |
Complainant assaulted by known offender |
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06/04/24 |
4:47 PM |
3800 Chestnut St |
Complainant assaulted by unknown offender |
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Assault-Domestic |
06/08/24 |
7:43 AM |
51 N 39th St |
Complainant assaulted by known male/Arrest |
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Bike Theft |
06/05/24 |
6:39 PM |
3000 Chestnut St |
Unsecured bicycle taken |
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06/09/24 |
3:15 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
Secured bike taken from bike rack |
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Other Offense |
06/06/24 |
1:42 PM |
220 S 33rd St |
Defiant trespass by six demonstrators, CVNs issued |
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Retail Theft |
06/04/24 |
11:17 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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Robbery |
06/03/24 |
12:34 AM |
3600 Market St |
Attempted carjacking on highway |
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Theft from Building |
06/05/24 |
11:44 AM |
3901 Locust Walk |
House plants and coffee mugs taken |
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06/05/24 |
3:45 PM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Wallet taken from purse |
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06/06/24 |
11:38 AM |
51 N 39th St |
Personal items taken from maintenance cart |
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06/06/24 |
10:50 PM |
3601 Market St |
Wallet taken/charges made on credit card |
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06/06/24
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2:18 PM |
3141 Chestnut St |
Theft of a wallet from building |
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06/07/24 |
12:21 PM |
51 N 39th St |
Currency taken from wallet in secured locker |
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06/07/24 |
3:22 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
Cellphone taken from patient’s room |
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06/09/24 |
2:18 PM |
233 S 33rd St |
Backpack taken from hallway |
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Theft Other |
06/03/24 |
6:31 AM |
3400 Spruce St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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06/07/24 |
11:51 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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06/07/24 |
6:32 PM |
3935 Pine St |
Package taken from location |
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06/08/24 |
12:09 PM |
3300 Market St |
Theft of unsecured scooter |
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06/09/24 |
12:42 PM |
3910 Irving St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 6 incidents were reported for June 3-9, 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 |
06/03/24 |
11:29 AM |
3001 Walnut St |
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06/04/24 |
11:59 AM |
4519 Chestnut St |
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06/04/24 |
5:15 PM |
S 38th & Chestnut Sts |
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Domestic Assault/Arrest |
06/08/24 |
1:05 AM |
4101 Chestnut St |
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Robbery |
06/09/24 |
7:31 AM |
S 49th St & Hazel Ave |
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06/09/24 |
10:57 AM |
S 49th & Spruce 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.