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 21-27, 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 21-27, 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 |
10/25/24 |
9:04 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
Domestic assault on highway |
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Assault |
10/21/24 |
8:26 AM |
3800 Ludlow St |
Unknown offender pushed complainant to the ground |
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10/25/24 |
11:09 AM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Offender struck a security officer in the face during an altercation; prosecution was declined |
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Auto Theft |
10/21/24 |
4:49 PM |
210 S 34th St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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10/23/24 |
9:08 AM |
4100 Spruce St |
Theft of a motor vehicle |
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10/23/24 |
1:07 AM |
3300 Market St |
Scooter theft |
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10/23/24 |
1:25 PM |
3925 Walnut St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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10/23/24 |
7:44 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
Unsecured scooter taken from bike rack |
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10/25/24 |
6:54 PM |
3400 Walnut St |
Theft of a motorcycle from highway |
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Fraud |
10/23/24 |
12:09 PM |
3714 Spruce St |
Unknown offender made purchase with counterfeit currency |
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Other Assault |
10/25/24 |
1:04 PM |
3925 Walnut St |
Unknown offender made threatening remarks toward staff |
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Other Offense |
10/27/24 |
10:35 AM |
3925 Walnut St |
Retail theft/Warrant Arrest |
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Retail Theft |
10/22/24 |
3:54 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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10/23/24 |
12:51 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Report of retail theft |
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10/23/24 |
11:33 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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10/23/24 |
6:21 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Report of a retail theft |
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10/24/24 |
12:50 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Report of a retail theft |
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10/24/24 |
9:45 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Report of a retail theft |
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10/25/24 |
11:47 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft; arrestee assaulted multiple police officers during incident/Arrest |
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10/25/24 |
7:37 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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10/26/24 |
4:53 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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10/26/24 |
10:12 AM |
3925 Walnut St |
Retail theft of cosmetic goods |
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10/27/24 |
5:16 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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Robbery |
10/25/24 |
8:02 PM |
3925 Walnut St |
Store manager shoved during a shoplifting; offender fled area. Approximately $1,000 worth of merchandise taken |
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Theft from Building |
10/22/24 |
10:54 PM |
3730 Walnut St |
Unsecured hooded sweatshirt and hat taken from coat rack |
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10/22/24 |
12:19 PM |
4111 Walnut St |
Package taken from location |
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10/24/24 |
3:50 PM |
3945 Chestnut St |
Theft of a package from lobby containing clothes |
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10/24/24 |
5:09 PM |
3701 Chestnut St |
Report of theft from a building |
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10/25/24 |
3:12 PM |
3408 Sansom St |
Wallet taken from purse; credit card used without authorization |
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Theft from Vehicle |
10/26/24 |
8:45 AM |
1 S 36th St |
Multiple items taken from an unlocked vehicle parked on highway |
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Theft Other |
10/24/24 |
12:57 AM |
3400 Chestnut St |
Suitcase and laptop taken |
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10/24/24 |
6:31 PM |
3333 Walnut St |
Theft of a package from outside of location |
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Vandalism |
10/22/24 |
7:33 AM |
4000 Spruce St |
Graffiti drawn on pole |
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10/22/24 |
11:34 PM |
3814 Walnut St |
Graffiti drawn on signage |
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10/24/24 |
3:00 PM |
4032 Spruce St |
Graffiti discovered at location |
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10/24/24 |
1:00 PM |
3800 Locust Walk |
Graffiti was discovered on the underside of the Class of 1949 Bridge |
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10/26/24 |
9:24 PM |
3900 Spruce St |
Graffiti found on sidewalk removed prior to police arrival |
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10/26/24 |
9:40 PM |
3930 Irving St |
Graffiti was found on the sidewalk outside of location |
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10/27/24 |
12:27 AM |
3100 Walnut St |
Graffiti written with black marker found on storage pod; 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: 7 incidents were reported for October 21-27, 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 |
10/25/24 |
2:20 PM |
S 49th St & Springfield Ave |
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10/25/24 |
9:49 PM |
3400 Blk Spruce St |
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10/25/24 |
10:46 PM |
4700 Blk Chestnut St |
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Assault |
10/25/24 |
11:48 AM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
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10/25/24 |
1:05 PM |
3925 Walnut St |
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10/26/24 |
12:42 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
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Robbery |
10/25/24 |
8:30 PM |
3925 Walnut 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.