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 12-18, 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 12-18, 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 |
08/18/24 |
3:18 PM |
3701 Chestnut St |
Simple assault (domestic) |
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Burglary |
08/14/24 |
10:36 AM |
12 S 43rd St |
Found burglary; gym equipment taken |
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Other Offense |
08/12/24 |
3:10 AM |
3913 Pine St |
Domestic in progress/Arrest |
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Retail Theft |
08/13/24 |
7:46 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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08/15/24 |
7:48 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Consumable goods taken from location without rendering payment |
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08/15/24 |
9:15 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft |
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08/16/24 |
1:46 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft |
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08/17/24 |
4:39 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable items |
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08/17/24 |
9:54 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft |
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08/17/24 |
12:41 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft |
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08/17/24 |
2:53 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft |
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08/17/24 |
3:55 PM |
3925 Walnut St |
Retail theft |
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08/18/24 |
12:36 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft |
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08/18/24 |
4:12 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft |
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08/18/24 |
9:35 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of food |
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Theft from Building |
08/12/24 |
9:48 PM |
3819 Walnut St |
Several items taken from location |
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08/16/24 |
9:18 AM |
101 S 39th St |
Gym bag containing wallet taken |
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08/16/24 |
12:54 PM |
4311 Spruce St |
Package containing watch taken from mailroom |
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08/18/24 |
11:32 AM |
3701 Chestnut St |
Theft of a purse and perfume |
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Theft from Vehicle |
08/14/24 |
11:22 AM |
100 S 42nd St |
Complainant reported the theft of a catalytic converter from his vehicle parked on the highway |
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Vandalism |
08/15/24 |
2:47 AM |
100 S 39th St |
Unknown offender threw a rock at complainant’s vehicle windshield and taillight |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 2 incidents were reported for August 12-18, 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 |
|
Aggravated Assault |
08/14/24 |
1:06 PM |
4408 Walnut St |
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Assault |
08/14/24 |
7:22 PM |
4840 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.