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 30-October 6, 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 September 30-October 6, 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 |
10/04/24 |
11:04 PM |
3702 Spruce St |
Verbal dispute occurred on the sidewalk between known parties, which escalated into an assault |
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10/06/24 |
2:28 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
Domestic assault |
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10/06/24 |
4:39 PM |
4000 Pine St |
Multiple Penn Police officers assaulted during a disturbance/Arrest |
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Assault |
09/30/24 |
8:14 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
Domestic incident |
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10/01/24 |
11:49 AM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Domestic incident |
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Auto Theft |
09/30/24 |
1:38 PM |
3900 Walnut St |
Two juvenile offenders took a scooter from a bike rack/Arrest |
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10/02/24 |
2:28 PM |
100 S 43rd St |
Parked vehicle taken from highway |
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Bike Theft |
10/01/24 |
2:35 PM |
3601 Locust Walk |
Secured bike taken from bike rack |
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10/02/24 |
4:31 PM |
3100 Ludlow St |
Theft of secured bike from rack |
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Burglary |
10/05/24 |
7:00 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Burglary company-owned items from office and garage area |
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Retail Theft |
09/30/24 |
7:24 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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10/03/24 |
7:34 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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10/04/24 |
6:07 PM |
3601 Walnut St |
Retail theft of a blanket and hoodie |
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Robbery |
10/02/24 |
1:30 AM |
3675 Market St |
Robbery of cell phone by known offenders/Arrests |
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10/06/24 |
10:16 PM |
200 S 36th St |
Offender snatched complainant’s headphones from her head and fled the area |
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Robbery Retail |
10/05/24 |
6:06 PM |
129 S 30th St |
Retail robbery of consumable goods |
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Theft from Building |
09/30/24 |
10:26 AM |
305 S 41st St |
Package taken/Arrest |
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09/30/24 |
12:48 PM |
3609 Chestnut St |
Theft of a purse from a common area |
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09/30/24 |
2:02 PM |
51 N 39th St |
Currency taken from wallet left inside patient’s room |
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10/03/24 |
12:34 PM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Currency taken from secured locker |
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Theft Other |
09/30/24 |
12:29 PM |
4200 Sansom St |
Offender took a cart and used it to steal packages/Arrest |
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10/03/24 |
3:07 PM |
4028 Market St |
Package taken |
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 September 30-October 6, 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 |
10/06/24 |
3:11 PM |
S. 34th and Spruce St |
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Assault |
09/30/24 |
8:18 PM |
3400 blk Spruce St |
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10/01/24 |
12:40 PM |
3400 blk Civic Center Blvd |
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10/04/24 |
11:04 PM |
3702 Spruce St |
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10/06/24 |
2:13 PM |
4800 blk Spruce St |
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10/06/24 |
4:47 PM |
4000 blk Pine St |
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10/06/24 |
4:51 PM |
4000 blk Pine St |
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Robbery |
10/04/24 |
8:25 PM |
24 S 45th 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.