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 November 4-11, 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 November 4-11, 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 |
11/04/24 |
2:42 PM |
3800 Locust St |
Unknown offender bumped complainant in the shoulder |
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11/05/24 |
4:54 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
Complainant struck in the face by his partner/Arrest |
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11/06/24 |
8:04 PM |
4000 Chestnut St |
Complainant was assaulted by an unknown juvenile who fled the area when police arrived |
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11/06/24 |
8:28 PM |
3600 Civic Center Blvd |
Verbal-turned-physical altercation between a motorist and construction worker directing traffic; no injuries |
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11/08/24 |
7:34 PM |
4125 Chestnut St |
Complainant was assaulted by a group of three unknown juveniles who fled the area prior to police arrival |
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11/09/24 |
5:10 PM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Domestic incident |
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11/10/24 |
3:46 AM |
3935 Walnut St |
Complainant was struck by an unknown offender during a verbal altercation over food |
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11/11/24 |
3:00 PM |
51 N 39th St |
Unknown offender pushed complainant’s head and struck complainant in the chest with a closed fist |
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Auto Theft |
11/04/24 |
4:32 PM |
3925 Walnut St |
Attempted scooter theft, scooter damaged |
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11/05/24 |
11:18 AM |
4055 Ludlow St |
Theft of an unsecured electric bicycle from rear yard |
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11/05/24 |
2:59 PM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Theft of a secured electric scooter from bike rack |
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11/06/24 |
3:20 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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11/06/24 |
5:36 PM |
1 Convention Ave |
Theft of a secured electric scooter from bike rack |
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11/06/24 |
9:02 PM |
3420 Walnut St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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11/08/24 |
10:07 PM |
4100 Chestnut St |
Theft of a parked motor vehicle from highway |
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11/10/24 |
11:17 PM |
3700 Spruce St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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11/11/24 |
12:24 PM |
211 S 40th St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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Bike Theft |
11/05/24 |
11:14 PM |
100 S 34th St |
Theft of a secured bicycle from rack on the highway |
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Burglary |
11/05/24 |
2:12 PM |
4222 Spruce St |
Burglary to a residence interrupted by police/Arrest |
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11/07/24 |
12:16 PM |
3816 Chestnut St |
Apartment burglarized and approximately $4,000 worth of property taken; no signs of forced entry |
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Fraud |
11/07/24 |
6:00 PM |
4039 Chestnut St |
Fraudulent wire transfer made to unknown offender |
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11/11/24 |
7:07 PM |
3730 Walnut St |
Fraudulent wire transfer made to unknown offender |
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Other Offense |
11/06/24 |
11:59 AM |
3702 Spruce St |
Failure to appear/Arrest |
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Retail Theft |
11/07/24 |
11:34 AM |
4201 Walnut St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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11/07/24 |
9:22 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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11/07/24 |
11:21 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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11/09/24 |
11:47 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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11/10/24 |
9:08 PM |
3925 Walnut St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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Theft from Building |
11/08/24 |
4:49 PM |
3340 Walnut St |
Theft of an antique violin from inside of building |
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11/10/24 |
7:05 PM |
4055 Ludlow St |
Theft of a laptop from common area |
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11/11/24 |
3:30 PM |
4039 Chestnut St |
Theft of an unsecured bicycle from apartment lobby |
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11/11/24 |
11:04 AM |
51 N 39th St |
Purse taken from workstation |
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11/11/24 |
6:04 PM |
3901 Walnut St |
Shoulder bag taken from back of chair |
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Theft Other |
11/04/24 |
12:33 PM |
3100 Walnut St |
Several bins taken |
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11/08/24 |
5:58 AM |
3700 Locust Walk |
Complainant reported that her phone and identification cards were taken from her back pocket/Arrest |
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11/08/24 |
10:51 AM |
3160 Chestnut St |
Unsecured leaf blower taken from parking lot by unknown offender |
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Vandalism |
11/04/24 |
12:53 PM |
110 S 40th St |
Front windowpane glass broken |
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11/04/24 |
8:40 PM |
51 N 39th St |
Mechanical door and frosted glass pane broken |
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11/05/24 |
7:03 AM |
3800 Locust Walk |
Graffiti written with white paint on the underside of the bridge |
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11/05/24 |
12:52 PM |
4028 Spruce St |
Graffiti written with white spray paint on the sidewalk |
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11/05/24 |
2:33 PM |
4200 Spruce St |
Camera covered in red spray paint |
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11/08/24 |
7:12 PM |
4200 Spruce St |
Driver side window broken by rock found inside vehicle; no items were taken |
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11/09/24 |
6:17 PM |
3401 Grays Ferry Ave |
Damaged discovered to a pull station; scene cleared |
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11/09/24 |
7:58 PM |
4100 Market St |
Graffiti written with white marker found on sewer manhole |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 12 incidents were reported for November 4-11, 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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Assault |
11/04/24 |
3:01 PM |
3800 Locust Walk |
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11/06/24 |
8:06 PM |
100 S 40th St |
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11/07/24 |
9:30 AM |
4832 Walnut St |
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11/07/24 |
4:53 PM |
4700 Chestnut St |
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11/08/24 |
8:06 PM |
4100 Chestnut St |
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11/09/24 |
5:10 PM |
3401 Civic Center Blvd |
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11/09/24 |
9:28 PM |
207 S 49th St |
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11/10/24 |
3:35 AM |
3935 Walnut St |
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Harassment |
11/05/24 |
11:30 AM |
315 S 45th St |
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Rape |
11/10/24 |
12:20 AM |
3900 Chestnut St |
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Robbery/Arrest |
11/05/24 |
5:15 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
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Terroristic Threats |
11/05/24 |
5:54 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.