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 October 14-20, 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 October 14-20, 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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Assault |
10/17/24 |
4:02 PM |
4001 Walnut St |
Unknown offenders struck complainant in the head |
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10/19/24 |
10:42 PM |
3900 Chestnut St |
Report of a prior domestic assault |
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Auto Theft |
10/15/24 |
4:39 PM |
3730 Walnut St |
Unsecured scooter taken from bike rack |
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10/17/24 |
4:57 AM |
3909 Spruce St |
Two electric bikes taken from bike rack/Arrest |
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10/18/24 |
4:56 PM |
3700 Market St |
Theft of a motor vehicle |
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Bike Theft |
10/15/24 |
8:16 AM |
4054 Spruce St |
Unsecured bike taken from the front of location |
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10/19/24 |
4:53 PM |
4048 Spruce St |
Theft of a secured bicycle from porch |
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Harassment |
10/17/24 |
8:04 AM |
3925 Walnut St |
Complainant received threatening email from unknown offender |
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Other Assault |
10/17/24 |
11:57 AM |
1 Convention Ave |
Complainant threatened by unknown offender |
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Other Offense |
10/17/24 |
8:05 AM |
220 S 33rd St |
Offender trespassing on private property/Arrest |
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Retail Theft |
10/14/24 |
8:48 PM |
3925 Walnut St |
Retail theft of cosmetics |
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10/14/24 |
1:16 AM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of food items |
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10/19/24 |
8:29 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods by a group of three males |
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Robbery |
10/19/24 |
11:27 PM |
3900 Walnut St |
Strongarm robbery outside apartment building |
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Theft from Building |
10/14/24 |
12:22 PM |
4247 Locust St |
Package taken from lobby of location |
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10/16/24 |
2:15 PM |
3330 Walnut St |
Backpack left unattended in hallway taken |
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Theft from Vehicle |
10/20/24 |
11:11 AM |
4200 Spruce St |
Theft of gym equipment from a parked motor vehicle |
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Theft Other |
10/16/24 |
8:46 PM |
3245 Chestnut St |
Theft of unattended backpack from outside building |
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Vandalism |
10/14/24 |
5:42 AM |
3401 Grays Ferry Ave |
Police observed graffiti along with splattered red paint, broken glass jars, screws, and nails at location |
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10/16/24 |
1:18 AM |
104 S 40th St |
Unknown offender broke out front window of location |
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10/19/24 |
11:47 AM |
3600 Locust Walk |
Graffiti drawn on signage; FRES notified for removal |
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10/20/24 |
2:43 AM |
3900 Walnut St |
Graffiti drawn on signage; FRES notified for removal |
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 October 14-20, 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 |
10/15/24 |
7:24 PM |
S 43rd & Walnut Sts |
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10/19/24 |
4:21 PM |
4800 Blk Chestnut St |
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Assault |
10/16/24 |
8:45 PM |
3401 Civic Center Blvd |
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10/18/24 |
10:47 AM |
1 Convention Ave |
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10/19/24 |
3:56 PM |
4500 Blk Sansom St |
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Robbery |
10/19/24 |
7:08 AM |
3400 Blk Market St |
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10/19/24 |
11:56 PM |
3925 Walnut St |
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10/20/24 |
8:47 PM |
300 S Hanson 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.