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 August 28-September 3, 2023. 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 August 28-September 3, 2023. 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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Assault |
08/29/2023 |
12:27 PM |
4000 Market St |
Offender wrestled with complainant during a disagreement |
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08/30/2023 |
5:41 AM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Known offender hit complainant in face with a closed fist |
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08/31/2023 |
9:55 AM |
3700 Spruce St |
Attempted assault on highway |
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Auto Theft |
08/29/2023 |
9:43 PM |
100 S 40th St |
Vehicle left running taken from highway |
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09/03/2023 |
11:03 AM |
4000 Baltimore Ave |
Parked vehicle stolen from highway |
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Bike Theft |
08/31/2023 |
7:10 AM |
215 S 42nd St |
Secured bike taken |
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08/31/2023 |
7:26 PM |
3730 Walnut St |
Theft of secured electric bicycle from bike rack |
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Burglary |
08/31/2023 |
7:33 AM |
307 S 39th St |
Basement storm door pried open |
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Fraud |
08/29/2023 |
11:06 AM |
3800 Locust Walk |
Unauthorized charges made to credit card |
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09/01/2023 |
11:05 PM |
4000 Spruce St |
Offender left restaurant without paying the bill |
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09/03/2023 |
4:49 PM |
3549 Chestnut St |
Fraudulent charges found on bank statement |
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Other Assault |
08/29/2023 |
7:01 AM |
4200 Spruce St |
Report of terroristic threats made on highway |
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08/31/2023 |
11:50 AM |
3800 Spruce St |
Complainant threatened by text message by an unknown offender |
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Retail Theft |
08/31/2023 |
3:56 PM |
3621 Walnut St |
Retail theft of running shorts from store |
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09/02/2023 |
11:48 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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09/03/2023 |
11:57 AM |
3925 Walnut St |
Retail theft |
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Theft From Building |
08/28/2023 |
4:46 PM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Package containing a laptop stolen |
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08/29/2023 |
4:55 PM |
4111 Walnut St |
Package taken from mail room |
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08/29/2023 |
8:43 PM |
3601 Market St |
Jewelry taken from apartment |
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08/30/2023 |
5:20 PM |
3333 Walnut St |
Purse in moving cart taken from room |
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08/31/2023 |
4:40 PM |
129 S 30th St |
Secured bike taken from bike rack |
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Theft Other |
08/28/2023 |
12:05 PM |
3925 Walnut St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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08/28/2023 |
12:31 PM |
3701 Walnut St |
Front tire assembly taken from secured bike |
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08/28/2023 |
3:18 PM |
3333 Walnut St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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08/29/2023 |
5:11 PM |
3730 Walnut St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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08/31/2023 |
11:17 AM |
3620 Hamilton Walk |
Secured scooter taken |
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08/31/2023 |
4:13 PM |
231 S 33rd St |
Theft of secured scooter from outside building |
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08/31/2023 |
6:38 PM |
3730 Walnut St |
Theft of scooter from bike rack on highway |
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08/31/2023 |
10:48 PM |
3501 Sansom St |
Secured scooter taken |
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09/01/2023 |
6:19 PM |
3340 Walnut St |
Secured scooter taken |
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09/03/2023 |
2:58 PM |
210 S 34th St |
Secured scooter taken from outside 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: 8 incidents were reported for August 28-September 3, 2023 by the 18th District, covering the Schuylkill River to 49th St & Market Street to Woodland Avenue.
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Assault |
08/28/2023 |
10:51 AM |
131 S 46th St |
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08/29/2023 |
12:28 AM |
4000 Market St |
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08/30/2023 |
6:32 AM |
3400 Spruce St |
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08/31/2023 |
10:21 AM |
3450 Woodland Walk |
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09/01/2023 |
11:33 AM |
204 S 46th St |
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Aggravated Assault |
09/02/2023 |
12:16 AM |
4640 Walnut St |
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09/02/2023 |
2:29 AM |
4934 Sansom St |
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Robbery |
09/03/2023 |
3:47 AM |
4215 Regent 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 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.