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 16-22, 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 16-22, 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 |
9/16/24 |
11:33 PM |
300 S 43rd St |
Offender attacked the complainant during an altercation/Arrest |
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Assault |
9/19/24 |
7:15 AM |
3100 Market St |
Report of a simple assault |
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9/22/24 |
11:38 PM |
3440 Market St |
Complaint was assaulted during a dispute over cigarettes |
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Auto Theft |
9/16/24 |
11:06 AM |
250 S 36th St |
Unsecured motorized scooter taken from side of building |
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9/18/24 |
2:16 PM |
313 S 41st St |
Unsecured motorized scooter taken from side of building. |
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Bike Theft |
9/19/24 |
8:10 PM |
3000 South St |
Secured bike taken |
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9/20/24 |
2:53 PM |
3601 Market St |
Secured bike taken from bike rack |
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Burglary |
9/20/24 |
12:56 AM |
4113 Pine St |
Secured bicycle taken from living room area; no signs of forced entry |
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Disorderly Conduct |
9/17/24 |
12:16 AM |
3711 Market St |
Offender cited for disorderly conduct |
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Fraud |
9/17/24 |
7:22 PM |
3333 Walnut St |
Unknown offender attempted to sell a laptop to complainant who was defrauded of $50 |
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Other Assault |
9/17/24 |
4:34 AM |
1 Convention Ave |
Complainant verbally threatened by offender |
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Retail Theft |
9/20/24 |
11:47 AM |
3603 Walnut St |
Retail theft of perfume and curling iron |
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9/20/24 |
4:41 PM |
3621 Walnut St |
Retail theft of clothing |
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9/21/24 |
8:41 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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Robbery |
9/16/24 |
8:00 PM |
3409 Walnut St |
Offender jumped over the counter and took cash from the register, which was recovered by an employee; offender assaulted police/Arrest |
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9/22/24 |
6:39 PM |
3600 Chestnut St |
Two offenders removed headphones from complainant on the highway and fled the area |
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9/22/24 |
8:07 PM |
3300 Market St |
Report of a robbery from highway |
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Robbery - Gun |
9/19/24 |
12:53 AM |
3600 Chestnut St |
A group of offenders on mopeds displayed a handgun in a robbery attempt of a motorized scooter |
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Theft from Building |
9/16/24 |
11:35 AM |
4035 Chestnut St |
Secured scooter taken from apartment lobby |
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9/16/24 |
12:15 PM |
3701 Walnut St
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Wallet taken from locker |
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9/16/24 |
5:44 PM |
3200 Chestnut St |
Theft of a firearm from purse left in a common area |
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9/17/24 |
12:08 PM |
219 S 33rd St |
Two fire sprinkler caps taken from rear of location |
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9/17/24 |
5:12 PM |
3609 Chestnut St |
Report of theft |
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9/18/24 |
10:01 AM |
51 N 39th St |
Backpack left unattended; wallet taken |
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9/18/24 |
1:36 PM |
3720 Walnut St |
Bass guitar and amplifier taken from secured room |
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9/18/24 |
8:36 PM |
3816 Chestnut St |
Package taken from location |
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9/19/24 |
3:24 PM |
101 S 39th St |
Package taken from delivery area |
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9/19/24 |
5:44 PM |
3816 Chestnut St |
Package taken from lobby of location |
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9/19/24 |
1:58 PM |
3609 Chestnut St |
Report of theft from a building |
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9/22/24 |
4:04 PM |
3408 Sansom St |
Wallet taken from backpack/credit card used without authorization |
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Theft Other |
9/18/2024 |
4:31 PM |
4010 Spruce St |
Package taken from porch |
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9/19/2024 |
11:45 AM |
4107 Locust St |
Two offenders took packages from location/Arrest |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 10 incidents were reported for September 16-22, 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 |
9/16/24 |
8:35 PM |
3409 Walnut St |
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9/22/24 |
4:38 AM |
3440 Market St |
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Assault/Arrest |
9/17/24 |
12:19 AM |
4300 Spruce St |
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Robbery/Arrest |
9/16/24 |
8:34 AM |
3409 Walnut St |
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Robbery |
9/18/24 |
11:12 AM |
907 S 47th St |
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9/22/24 |
4:45 PM |
3300 Market St |
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9/22/24 |
7:06 PM |
3600 Chestnut St |
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Terroristic Threats |
9/16/24 |
9:42 PM |
4723 Walnut St |
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9/17/24 |
5:09 AM |
1 Convention Ave |
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9/21/24 |
5:06 PM |
199 S 36th 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.