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 August 5-11, 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 August 5-11, 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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Aggravated Assault |
08/06/24 |
7:05 AM |
3915 Market St |
Unknown offender stabbed the complainant with a screwdriver and fled the area |
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08/10/24 |
7:13 AM |
3600 Chestnut St |
Complainant stabbed in the hand by his partner and was transported to the hospital by medics |
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Assault |
08/07/24 |
11:09 AM |
3800 Walnut St |
Report of a simple assault |
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08/08/24 |
5:58 AM |
1 Convention Ave |
Offender struck complainant in the back of the head with a closed fist |
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08/09/24 |
12:32 PM |
4000 Spruce St |
Complainant struck in the head with a closed fist and kicked the ground by offender/Arrest |
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08/09/24 |
4:04 PM |
4000 Market St |
Unknown offender struck complainant in the face with a closed fist |
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08/11/24 |
8:56 PM |
100 S 30th St |
Unknown offender smacked the complainant and fled the area prior to police arrival |
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Auto Theft |
08/05/24 |
11:07 AM |
100 S 42nd St |
Complainant reported damage to vehicle’s window and steering column consistent with an auto theft attempt |
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08/10/24 |
9:40 AM |
200 S 42nd St |
Theft of a motor vehicle from highway |
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08/11/24 |
1:53 PM |
129 S 30th St |
Motor vehicle theft from garage |
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Burglary |
08/10/24 |
10:11 AM |
4032 Spruce St |
Multiple items were taken, including two donation boxes; no signs of forced entry |
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Harassment |
08/09/24 |
9:52 AM |
3025 Walnut St |
Unwanted phone calls and emails received |
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08/11/24 |
10:32 AM |
4034 Sansom St |
Complainant received unwanted snap chat message from known offender |
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Other Offense |
08/07/24 |
3:47 AM |
3549 Chestnut St |
Offender cited for defiant trespassing |
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Retail Theft |
08/08/24 |
6:29 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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08/10/24 |
2:49 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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08/10/24 |
9:59 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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08/10/24 |
3:54 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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Sex Offense |
08/11/24 |
9:54 PM |
3600 Blk Market St |
Confidential/Arrest |
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08/11/24 |
11:03 PM |
3700 Blk Chestnut St |
Confidential/Arrest |
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08/11/24 |
11:39 PM |
3600 Blk Chestnut St |
Confidential/Arrest |
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Theft from Building |
08/06/24 |
4:37 PM |
4111 Walnut St |
Packages taken from lobby area in apartment building |
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08/07/24 |
4:25 PM |
3730 Walnut St |
Tote bag taken from study room |
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08/09/24 |
11:09 AM |
3730 Walnut St |
Complainant reported tablet and accessories were taken from a table on the second floor |
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08/09/24 |
10:39 PM |
3820 Locust Walk |
Articles of clothing taken from laundry room |
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Theft from Vehicle |
08/06/24 |
6:52 AM |
3400 Chestnut St |
Power tools taken from vehicle |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 11 incidents were reported for August 5-11, 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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Aggravated Assault |
08/10/24 |
7:14 AM |
3609 Chestnut St |
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Assault |
08/07/24 |
11:09 AM |
3800 Blk Walnut St |
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08/07/24 |
12:00 PM |
3000 Blk Market St |
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08/07/24 |
9:03 PM |
4600 Blk Walnut St |
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08/09/24 |
10:37 AM |
3225 Walnut St |
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08/11/24 |
8:57 PM |
129 S 30th St |
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08/11/24 |
11:30 PM |
3600 Chestnut St |
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Assault/Arrest |
08/09/24 |
1:21 PM |
S 40th & Spruce Sts |
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Rape |
08/10/24 |
5:34 PM |
N 34th & Market Sts |
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Rape/Arrest |
08/11/24 |
10:40 PM |
S 37th & Chestnut Sts |
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Robbery |
08/05/24 |
12:05 AM |
4742 Pine 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.