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 September 18-24, 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 September 18-24, 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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Auto Theft |
09/19/2023 |
11:06 PM |
100 S 40th St |
Vehicle left running taken from highway |
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Assault |
09/21/2023 |
7:25 PM |
4214 Osage Ave |
Complainant punched numerous times in the face by an unknown offender |
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Bike Theft |
09/22/2023 |
9:39 PM |
129 S 30th St |
Cable secured bike stolen from rack |
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Burglary |
09/19/2023 |
10:11 AM |
3216 Chancellor St |
Five copper pipes taken from construction site |
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Retail Theft |
09/20/2023 |
9:19 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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09/22/2023 |
4:11 PM |
110 S 36th St |
Retail theft of clothing |
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09/22/2023 |
6:44 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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09/22/2023 |
7:50 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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09/23/2023 |
9:44 PM |
3925 Walnut St |
Retail theft of miscellaneous merchandise |
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Robbery |
09/23/2023 |
4:30 PM |
110 S 36th St |
Robbery/retail theft of clothing by unknown offender brandishing pepper spray |
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Theft From Building |
09/20/2023 |
9:53 AM |
3627 Locust Walk |
Theft of property from lobby of sorority house |
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09/20/2023 |
3:59 PM |
4210 Chestnut St |
Package taken from main access door |
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09/21/2023 |
1:41 PM |
210 S 34th St |
Electronics and black roller bag taken |
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09/21/2023 |
2:02 PM |
220 S 33rd St |
Backpack left in lounge area |
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Theft from Vehicle |
09/20/2023 |
8:08 AM |
3300 Ludlow St |
Theft of a catalytic converter from vehicle parked on highway |
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09/20/2023 |
12:57 PM |
3300 Walnut St |
Tools taken from vehicle parked on the highway |
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Theft Other |
09/19/2023 |
7:14 PM |
3300 Walnut St |
Scooter secured to street sign taken |
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09/20/2023 |
1:33 PM |
255 S 36th St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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09/20/2023 |
3:29 PM |
3730 Walnut St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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09/21/2023 |
9:18 AM |
3701 Walnut St |
Unsecured scooter taken from bike rack |
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09/24/2023 |
1:43 PM |
3730 Walnut St |
Unsecured scooter stolen 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: 5 incidents were reported for September 18-24, 2023 by the 18th District, covering the Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue.
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Aggravated Assault |
09/23/2023 |
11:32 PM |
4314 Locust St |
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Assault/Arrest |
09/20/2023 |
4:47 PM |
3900 Blk Woodland Ave |
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Assault |
09/21/2023 |
7:36 PM |
4214 Osage Ave |
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Robbery |
09/23/2023 |
4:51 PM |
110 S 36th St |
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Robbery/Arrest |
09/24/2023 |
2:23 PM |
4935 Hazel Ave |
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.