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 25-December 1, 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 25-December 1, 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-Gun |
11/28/24 |
7:13 PM |
4200 blk Baltimore Ave |
Aggravated assault by firearm/Arrest |
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Auto Theft |
11/25/24 |
7:03 PM |
210 S 33rd St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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11/29/24 |
10:04 PM |
3935 Walnut St |
Theft of running motor vehicle with keys inside |
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11/30/24 |
7:53 AM |
207 S 42nd St |
Attempted theft of motor vehicle |
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12/01/24 |
6:45 PM |
4200 Walnut St |
Theft of running motor vehicle with keys in the ignition |
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Burglary |
11/28/24 |
12:34 PM |
3717 Chestnut St |
Commercial burglary with forced entry |
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11/29/24 |
9:23 AM |
3707 Chestnut St |
Commercial burglary of a construction site |
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Fraud |
11/27/24 |
6:23 AM |
3935 Walnut St |
Currency taken from register, wired to unknown offender |
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11/27/24 |
1:04 PM |
421 Curie Blvd |
Unknown offender defrauded complainant of cash |
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11/27/24 |
4:08 AM |
3900 Chestnut St |
Unauthorized transaction made on credit card |
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12/01/24 |
12:03 PM |
422 Curie Blvd |
Unknown offender defrauded complainant of cash |
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Other Offense |
11/25/24 |
9:28 AM |
3420 Walnut St |
Offender inside building without authorization/Arrest |
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Retail Theft |
11/27/24 |
7:07 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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11/29/24 |
12:31 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of energy drinks, soft drinks, and other consumable goods |
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11/29/24 |
9:29 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol/Arrest |
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12/01/24 |
1:04 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft |
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12/01/24 |
4:02 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft |
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Sex Offense |
11/26/24 |
4:26 PM |
3400 blk Spruce St |
Confidential |
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Theft from Building |
11/25/24 |
10:49 AM |
3333 Walnut St |
Apple iPad taken from desk drawer in common area |
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11/25/24 |
1:04 PM |
3200 Walnut St |
Cell phone charger taken from suite |
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11/26/24 |
4:17 PM |
3420 Walnut St |
Laptop taken from study booth |
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11/26/24 |
4:25 PM |
3200 Chestnut St |
Jacket taken from front desk |
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11/26/24 |
2:13 PM |
3945 Chestnut St |
Package taken |
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Theft From Vehicle |
11/25/24 |
11:29 AM |
3001 Walnut St |
Passport and medication taken from unsecured vehicle |
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Theft Other |
11/27/24 |
6:20 AM |
4109 Walnut St |
Attempted theft of currency from register at front desk interrupted by employee |
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11/27/24 |
6:06 PM |
4051 Spruce St |
Package theft from front porch |
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Vandalism |
12/01/24 |
12:00 AM |
3700 blk Chestnut St |
Graffiti found on sidewalk; FRES notified for removal |
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12/01/24 |
7:15 PM |
4300 Chestnut St |
Passenger side front window of vehicle broken |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 9 incidents were reported for November 25-December 1, 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 |
11/24/24 |
5:52 AM |
4600 Chestnut St |
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11/28/24 |
12:10 PM |
424 S 48th St |
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11/28/24 |
7:13 PM |
4231 Baltimore Ave |
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Assault |
11/24/24 |
4:13 PM |
23 S 44th St |
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11/24/24 |
4:36 PM |
14 S 45th St |
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11/29/24 |
4:35 PM |
4814 Spruce St |
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11/29/24 |
9:59 PM |
4604 Paschall Ave |
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11/30/24 |
5:39 PM |
4725 Chester Ave |
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Robbery |
11/25/24 |
8:20 AM |
4314 Locust 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.