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 26-September 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 August 26-September 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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Assault |
08/30/24 |
2:17 AM |
1 Convention Ave |
Offender struck a hospital employee in the face during treatment |
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08/30/24 |
11:19 AM |
3900 Walnut St |
Simple assault |
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08/30/24 |
1:34 PM |
3800 Market St |
Simple assault |
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Auto Theft |
08/27/24 |
8:29 AM |
3610 Hamilton Walk |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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08/29/24 |
12:10 PM |
3730 Walnut St |
Unsecured scooter taken from bike rack |
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08/30/24 |
5:15 PM |
1 S 41st St |
Stolen automobile |
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08/30/24 |
6:40 PM |
4200 Pine St |
Stolen automobile |
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08/30/24 |
12:41 AM |
3735 Walnut St |
Secured bicycle taken from rack outside of bank |
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Bike Theft |
08/26/24 |
9:02 PM |
210 S 34th St |
Secured bike taken from bike rack |
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09/01/24 |
1:41 AM |
3901 Locust Walk |
Secured bicycle taken from east side bike rack outside Rodin College House |
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Fraud |
08/29/24 |
11:09 AM |
4041 Walnut St |
Debit card used without authorization |
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08/30/24 |
3:27 AM |
3901 Locust Walk |
Unknown offender attempted transactions on debit card without authorization |
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Other Offense |
08/26/24 |
5:35 PM |
3900 Locust Walk |
Warrant for offender/Arrest |
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08/26/24 |
11:46 PM |
231 S 34th St |
Male wanted on warrant/Arrest |
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Retail Theft |
08/27/24 |
12:09 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft |
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08/28/24 |
12:03 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft |
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08/29/24 |
8:13 AM |
3401 Walnut St |
Retail theft of medication |
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08/31/24 |
11:44 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft |
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08/31/24 |
7:28 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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Robbery-Retail |
08/30/24 |
4:44 PM |
4026 Market St |
Strong-arm robbery |
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Theft from Building |
08/26/24 |
1:21 PM |
3417 Spruce St |
Audio speakers taken from location |
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08/28/24 |
5:13 PM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Currency taken from wallet |
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08/28/24 |
8:03 PM |
4042-4044 Chestnut St |
Packages taken from lobby |
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08/29/24 |
11:17 AM |
3731 Walnut St |
Backpack containing two laptops taken from location |
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08/29/24 |
1:48 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
Pocketbook taken from location |
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08/29/24 |
3:30 PM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Credit card taken from wallet and used without authorization |
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08/29/24 |
8:35 PM |
4042-4044 Chestnut St |
Package taken from location |
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08/30/24 |
5:17 PM |
3701 Chestnut St |
Unknown offender took multiple items from an unsecured apartment |
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08/30/24 |
8:39 PM |
3201 Chestnut St |
Theft from building |
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08/30/24 |
12:20 PM |
3737 Market St |
Theft from building |
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Theft from Vehicle |
09/01/24 |
5:59 PM |
3300 Market St |
Vehicle registration plate taken from vehicle |
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Theft Other |
08/26/24 |
7:24 PM |
3816 Chestnut St |
Theft of a wallet |
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08/27/24 |
9:33 AM |
4001-4003 Pine St |
Package taken |
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08/29/24 |
9:38 AM |
15 S 33rd St |
Report of a theft |
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08/30/24 |
5:53 PM |
4052 Irving St |
Contents of a package left on the front step were taken |
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 August 26-September 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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Assault |
08/28/24 |
9:57 AM |
3141 Chestnut St |
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08/29/24 |
1:23 PM |
4806 Market St |
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08/30/24 |
2:20 AM |
1 Convention Ave |
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08/30/24 |
12:32 PM |
3900 Walnut St |
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08/30/24 |
1:59 PM |
S 30th & Market Sts |
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09/01/24 |
4:29 PM |
3901 Walnut St |
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Aggravated Assault |
08/29/24 |
10:41 PM |
315 S 45th St |
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Robbery with weapon |
08/30/24 |
4:45 PM |
4026 Market St |
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Terroristic Threats |
08/30/24 |
8:32 AM |
1318 S May 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.