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 25-October 1, 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 25-October 1, 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 |
09/27/23 |
5:19 AM |
3000 Ludlow St |
Complainant sprayed in the back of the head with pepper spray |
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Auto Theft |
09/27/23 |
2:13 PM |
400 S 42nd St |
Attempted automobile theft |
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09/28/23 |
11:00 AM |
4000 Baltimore Ave |
Attempted automobile theft; steering column and passenger window broken |
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09/28/23 |
4:26 PM |
100 S 42nd St |
Automobile parked on the street and stolen |
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09/30/23 |
8:02 AM |
300 S 41st St |
Automobile stolen from highway |
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Bike Theft |
09/26/23 |
10:19 PM |
3900 Delancey St |
Secured bike taken from bike rack |
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09/29/23 |
6:30 PM |
3400 Chestnut St |
Secured bike stolen |
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09/30/23 |
3:41 PM |
255 S 36th St |
U-lock-secured bike taken from bike rack |
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Burglary |
09/27/23 |
2:23 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Looting of liquor store |
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Fraud |
09/25/23 |
5:27 PM |
3819 Chestnut St |
Lost wallet/credit card used without authorization |
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09/27/23 |
11:17 AM |
4012 Walnut St |
Wallet missing/credit card used fraudulently |
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Other Assault |
09/26/23 |
6:59 PM |
3717 Chestnut St |
Unknown offender threatened store manager |
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Other Offense |
09/25/23 |
9:45 AM |
3718 Locust Walk |
Offender trespassing on private property/Arrest |
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Retail Theft |
09/25/23 |
10:56 PM |
3440 Market St |
Retail theft of merchandise |
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09/26/23 |
8:30 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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Robbery-Gun |
09/29/23 |
4:00 PM |
200 S 40th St |
Robbery at gunpoint, cash stolen |
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Theft from Building |
09/26/23 |
11:55 AM |
236 S 34th St |
Bookbag containing various items taken from office |
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09/27/23 |
9:16 PM |
3731 Walnut St |
Unsecured bike taken from building |
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09/28/23 |
12:10 PM |
4042-4044 Chestnut St |
Packages taken from location |
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Theft from Vehicle |
09/29/23 |
8:06 PM |
4001 Walnut St |
Catalytic converter stolen from automobile parked in garage |
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Theft Other |
09/25/23 |
1:46 PM |
3620 Walnut St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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09/26/23 |
5:39 AM |
3700 Market St |
Unsecured backpack stolen from outside building |
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09/26/23 |
12:27 PM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Wallet taken; credit card used without authorization |
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09/27/23 |
11:22 AM |
3700 Spruce St |
Electric scooter secured to railing taken |
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09/27/23 |
2:43 PM |
4207 Baltimore Ave |
Packages taken/Arrest |
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09/28/23 |
4:46 PM |
4000 Sansom St |
Unsecured bike stolen |
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09/28/23 |
7:14 PM |
3948 Market St |
Sneakers taken while moving into apartment building |
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09/30/23 |
8:54 PM |
4211 Baltimore Ave |
Packages stolen from front porch |
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10/01/23 |
8:32 AM |
1 Convention Ave |
Secured scooter stolen from highway/Arrest |
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Vandalism |
09/26/23 |
1:55 PM |
4045 Spruce St |
Spray-painted wall discovered in dining area |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 3 incidents were reported for September 25-October 1, 2023 by the 18th District, covering the Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue.
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Assault |
09/27/23 |
4:51 AM |
3000 Ludlow St |
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09/28/23 |
11:13 PM |
4411 Walnut St |
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Robbery |
09/29/23 |
4:13 PM |
200 S 40th 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.