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 19-25, 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 19-25, 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 |
08/20/24 |
1:56 PM |
51 N 39th St |
Simple assault |
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08/22/24 |
12:23 PM |
230 S 40th St |
Simple assault |
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08/24/24 |
10:34 AM |
3701 Chestnut St |
Complainant reported that her neighbor assaulted her |
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Auto Theft |
08/21/24 |
5:45 PM |
51 N 39th St |
Secured scooter taken from a bench |
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08/22/24 |
12:01 PM |
233 S 33rd St |
Unsecured scooter taken |
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08/23/24 |
10:54 AM |
4200 Pine St |
Theft of a parked motor vehicle from highway |
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08/25/24 |
6:02 PM |
3701 Walnut St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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Bike Theft |
08/21/24 |
7:52 PM |
3733 Spruce St |
Secured bike taken from bike rack |
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08/23/24 |
6:20 PM |
3335 Woodland Walk |
Secured bike taken from bike rack |
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08/23/24 |
6:36 PM |
4200 Chestnut St |
Theft of bicycle from highway |
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Burglary |
08/19/24 |
10:07 AM |
3401 Greys Ferry Ave |
Unknown offender entered location without authorization, graffiti found on walls |
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08/21/24 |
10:03 AM |
3701 Chestnut St |
Burglary of residence; theft of gaming console |
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08/25/24 |
7:37 PM |
235 S 41st St |
Complainant reported that unknown offender gained entry into her apartment through a door in the back of the property; multiple items taken |
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Fraud |
08/24/24 |
1:27 PM |
4105 Baltimore Ave |
Credit card used without authorization |
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Harassment |
08/25/24 |
5:48 PM |
3820 Locust Walk |
Offender pushed complainant during verbal altercation |
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Retail Theft |
08/19/24 |
11:49 AM |
3250 Chestnut St |
Retail theft |
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08/19/24 |
2:47 PM |
3131 Walnut St |
Retail theft |
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08/21/24 |
7:14 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of a consumable good |
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08/23/24 |
7:32 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft |
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08/23/24 |
9:40 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft |
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Robbery-Retail |
08/25/24 |
7:56 PM |
4001 Walnut St |
Offender assaulted a security guard during a retail theft/Arrest |
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Theft from Building |
08/20/24 |
11:09 AM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Artwork taken from exhibit |
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08/23/24 |
11:16 AM |
125 S 31st St |
Computer equipment taken from lab |
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Theft from Vehicle |
08/21/24 |
2:07 PM |
4200 Chestnut St |
Catalytic converter theft |
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Theft Other |
08/20/24 |
7:20 AM |
4109 Walnut St |
Theft of a cell phone |
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08/20/24 |
3:56 PM |
4211 Sansom St |
Package taken |
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08/21/24 |
2:13 PM |
212 St Marks Sq |
Theft of a PPA parking boot |
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08/22/24 |
6:53 AM |
3501 Sansom St |
Various tools taken from gangbox |
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08/22/24 |
9:20 AM |
119 S 38th St |
Theft |
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Vandalism |
08/22/24 |
8:26 AM |
3101 Walnut St |
Unknown offender damaged metal partition of 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: 3 incidents were reported for August 19-25, 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 |
08/23/24 |
2:50 PM |
4301 Walnut St |
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08/24/24 |
10:34 AM |
3701 Chesnut St |
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Robbery |
08/25/24 |
8:31 PM |
4000 blk Walnut 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.