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 11-17, 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 11-17, 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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Arson |
11/13/24 |
7:36 AM |
3800 Spruce St |
Offender set fire to a pile of leaves on the sidewalk; offender positively identified/Arrest |
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Assault |
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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11/13/24 |
11:55 AM |
3400 Spruce St |
Unknown offender spit on complainant after verbal altercation |
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11/13/24 |
1:00 PM |
3020 Market St |
Simple assault |
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Auto Theft |
11/11/24 |
12:24 PM |
211 S 40th St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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11/12/24 |
11:57 AM |
3916 Locust Walk |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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11/12/24 |
7:27 PM |
3100 Chestnut St |
Theft of an electric scooter from bike rack |
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11/12/24 |
8:07 PM |
3549 Chestnut St |
Theft of a motor vehicle from parking garage |
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11/13/24 |
10:10 AM |
3910 Chestnut St |
Motor vehicle theft |
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11/13/24 |
11:52 AM |
3500 Chestnut St |
Unlocked vehicle with keys inside taken from highway |
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11/13/24 |
8:36 PM |
16 S 40th St |
Theft of an e-bike |
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11/14/24 |
12:54 PM |
4100 Market St |
Attempted motor vehicle theft |
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11/14/24 |
1:58 AM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Secured scooter taken |
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11/14/24 |
6:26 PM |
118 S 36th St |
Secured bike taken from bike rack |
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11/14/24 |
7:15 PM |
3730 Walnut St |
Secured scooter taken |
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11/15/24 |
10:47 AM |
3300 Market St |
Parked motor vehicle taken from highway |
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11/15/24 |
4:13 PM |
210 S 34th St |
Chain-secured electric scooter taken from outside of building |
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11/17/24 |
7:16 PM |
1 S 41st St |
Parked and secured vehicle taken from highway |
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Bike Theft |
11/14/24 |
2:05 PM |
209 S 33rd St |
Secured bicycle taken |
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Fraud |
11/11/24 |
7:07 PM |
3730 Walnut St |
Fraudulent wire transfer made to unknown offender |
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Retail Theft |
11/13/24 |
8:08 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft |
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11/14/24 |
11:15 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft |
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11/15/24 |
8:34 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of various drinks, chips, and candy |
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11/16/24 |
6:52 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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11/16/24 |
11:32 PM |
3200 Chestnut St |
Retail theft |
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Sex Offense |
11/16/24 |
2:47 PM |
Confidential |
Confidential |
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11/16/24 |
10:21 PM |
Confidential |
Confidential |
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Theft from Building |
11/11/24 |
11:04 AM |
51 N 39th St |
Purse taken from work station |
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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 |
6:04 PM |
3901 Walnut St |
Shoulder bag taken from back of chair |
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11/13/24 |
11:11 AM |
4039 Chestnut St |
Package taken from lobby of apartment building |
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11/14/24 |
7:55 PM |
4026 Market St |
Allied security portable radio taken by unknown offender |
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11/15/24 |
6:57 PM |
3901 Locust Walk |
Package containing consumable goods taken from lobby area |
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11/16/24 |
1:39 PM |
4045 Baltimore Ave |
Package taken from apartment building |
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Theft Other |
11/12/24 |
12:04 PM |
200 S 40th St |
Offender threatened to post photos of the complainant if money was not exchanged |
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Vandalism |
11/15/24 |
2:56 PM |
380 University Ave |
Political statement spraypainted in blue; incident documented and FRES contacted for removal |
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11/17/24 |
1:34 AM |
4014 Walnut St |
Political statement spraypainted in white; incident documented and FRES contacted 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: 1 incident was reported for November 11-17, 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 |
11/13/24 |
1:01 PM |
3020 Market 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.