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 July 1-7, 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 July 1-7, 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 |
07/03/24 |
9:26 AM |
4211 Baltimore Ave |
Offender threatened complainant with a knife during an attempted subpoena service |
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Aggravated Assault-Gun |
07/01/24 |
11:12 AM |
4016 Market St |
Aggravated assault by firearm |
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Assault Domestic |
07/04/24 |
2:09 PM |
1 Convention Ave |
Physical domestic incident |
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Auto Theft |
07/05/24 |
6:34 PM |
231 S 34th St |
Secured scooter taken/Arrest |
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07/07/24 |
2:09 PM |
3820 Locust Walk |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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Bike Theft |
07/01/24 |
5:43 PM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Theft of cable-secured bike from bike rack |
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Burglary |
07/03/24 |
2:51 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Unknown offender forced entry into lockbox to gain entry; multiple packages taken |
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Other Assault |
07/02/24 |
7:25 AM |
51 N 39th St |
Complainant received multiple threatening phone calls |
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07/02/24 |
2:25 PM |
3820 Locust Walk |
Complainant reported numerous threatening phone calls |
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07/03/24 |
3:16 PM |
3733 Spruce St |
Disturbing email sent to multiple affiliates |
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Other Offense |
07/05/24 |
5:25 PM |
4001 Walnut St |
Disturbance/Arrest |
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Retail Theft |
07/04/24 |
3:49 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable items |
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07/04/24 |
2:36 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft |
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07/06/24 |
2:22 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft |
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Sex Offense |
07/02/24 |
2:30 PM |
3800 blk Powelton Ave |
Confidential |
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Theft From Building |
07/01/24 |
2:17 PM |
1 Convention Ave |
Theft of a cell phone from patient room |
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07/03/24 |
1:32 PM |
4046 Chestnut St |
Unsecured package taken/Arrest |
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Theft Other |
07/03/24 |
10:26 PM |
3910 Irving St |
Unsecured iPhone and wallet taken |
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Vandalism |
07/04/24 |
12:35 AM |
3411 Chestnut St |
Cement paver thrown into glass door |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 11 incidents were reported for July 1-7, 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 |
07/01/24 |
11:09 AM |
4016 Market St |
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07/01/24 |
7:04 PM |
3800 Chestnut St |
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07/03/24 |
9:27 AM |
4211 Baltimore Ave |
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07/05/24 |
7:01 PM |
4211 Baltimore Ave |
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07/07/24 |
10:08 PM |
4910 Chestnut St |
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Assault |
07/01/24 |
3:25 PM |
4211 Baltimore Ave |
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07/03/24 |
9:33 PM |
4301 Chestnut St |
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07/04/24 |
4:01 PM |
4605 Chester Ave |
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07/05/24 |
1:10 AM |
4936 Walnut St |
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07/05/24 |
7:02 PM |
4211 Baltimore Ave |
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Robbery |
07/04/24 |
3:19 PM |
S 43rd and Sansom 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.