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 September 2-8, 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 September 2-8, 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 |
09/07/24 |
8:24 AM |
3900 Chestnut St |
Assault on a PPA officer |
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Assault |
09/06/24 |
2:05 AM |
3701 Chestnut St |
Simple assault |
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09/06/24 |
5:14 PM |
3900 Sansom St |
Complainant assaulted by an unknown male on the highway/Arrest |
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09/07/24 |
1:45 AM |
4000 Spruce St |
Simple assault (domestic) |
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Auto Theft |
09/02/24 |
7:36 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
Two secured scooters taken from bike rack |
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09/03/24 |
9:32 PM |
233 S 33rd St |
Theft of a secured scooter from Franklin Field |
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09/04/24 |
6:22 PM |
3335 Woodland Walk |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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09/06/24 |
1:08 PM |
125-129 S 40th St |
Theft of a cable-secured electric bicycle from side of building |
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Bike Theft |
09/02/24 |
8:47 PM |
210 S 33rd St |
Secured bike taken from bike rack outside building |
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09/04/24 |
2:51 PM |
51 N 39th St |
Secured bike taken from bike rack |
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09/04/24 |
7:09 PM |
3700 Walnut St |
Theft of a secured bicycle from rack outside buildling |
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09/05/24 |
10:42 AM |
3930 Irving St |
Secured bike taken from bike rack |
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Burglary |
09/07/24 |
4:07 AM |
4138-52 Market St |
Burglary and theft |
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Other Assault |
09/08/24 |
12:37 PM |
3401 Chestnut St |
Report of terroristic threats |
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Other Offense |
09/06/24 |
10:25 AM |
307 S 41st St |
Package taken from porch |
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Retail Theft |
09/02/24 |
1:00 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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09/03/24 |
11:00 AM |
4201 Walnut St |
Retail theft of multiple boxes of candy |
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09/04/24 |
2:33 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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09/06/24 |
2:37 PM |
4201 Walnut St |
Retail theft |
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09/06/24 |
2:39 PM |
4201 Walnut St |
Retail theft |
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09/07/24 |
4:09 PM |
3621 Walnut St |
Retail theft of clothing from location by unknown offender |
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09/07/24 |
11:01 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods (various packaged food items) |
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Sex Offense |
09/04/24 |
2:48 PM |
4200 Blk Sansom St |
Confidential sex offense |
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Theft from Building |
09/02/24 |
5:12 PM |
3701 Walnut St |
Unsecured airpods taken |
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09/03/24 |
12:41 PM |
3900 Chestnut St |
Package taken |
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09/03/24 |
12:46 PM |
3600 Chestnut St |
Theft of a package from mailroom |
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09/03/24 |
5:49 PM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Theft of wallet from inside the Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine |
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Theft Other |
09/04/24 |
12:51 PM |
4024 Sansom St |
Package taken from steps |
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09/06/24 |
10:25 AM |
307 S 41st St |
Package taken from porch |
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09/08/24 |
3:28 PM |
3500 Woodland Walk |
Backpack taken from bench by unknown offender |
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 September 2-8, 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 |
09/03/24 |
10:38 AM |
4601 Chester Ave |
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Assault |
09/04/24 |
3:52 PM |
4640 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.