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 23-29, 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 23-29, 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 |
9/23/24 |
7:22 AM |
4200 Spruce St |
Offender kicked complainant in the right leg |
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9/26/24 |
10:33 AM |
3549 Chestnut St |
Report of a simple assault (domestic) |
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Auto Theft |
9/23/24 |
3:15 PM |
231 S 34th St |
Scooter taken from bike rack/Arrest |
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9/25/24 |
4:07 PM |
210 S 33rd St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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9/25/24 |
5:35 PM |
1 Convention Ave |
Secured e-bike taken from bike rack |
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9/26/24 |
5:00 PM |
219 S 33rd St |
Secured scooter taken from bike racks |
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Bike Theft |
9/26/24 |
5:11 PM |
3220 Market St |
Stolen bicycle |
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9/27/24 |
11:47 AM |
3620 Hamilton Walk |
Theft of a secured bicycle from rack behind building |
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9/27/24 |
12:02 PM |
4050 Sansom St |
Theft of a secured bicycle from a rack in the rear of the building |
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9/28/24 |
5:38 PM |
380 University Ave |
Theft of a secured bicycle from bike rack |
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Burglary |
9/27/24 |
11:28 AM |
4050 Sansom St |
Burglary reported at a residence with no signs of forced entry |
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9/28/24 |
11:44 AM |
103 S 39th St |
Burglary of a laptop computer and money from register |
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Disorderly Conduct |
9/29/24 |
9:06 AM |
230 S 40th St |
Male causing disturbance; cited |
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Fraud |
9/24/24 |
10:27 AM |
3600 Market St |
Unknown offender made several transactions on credit card without authorization |
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9/27/24 |
2:08 PM |
4016 Pine St |
Fraudulent checks cashed |
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Retail Theft |
9/24/24 |
7:11 PM |
3601 Walnut St |
Two calculators taken from location/Arrest |
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9/25/24 |
6:33 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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9/29/24 |
5:06 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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Retail Robbery |
9/28/24 |
6:26 PM |
3621 Walnut St |
Retail robbery of clothing; offender threatened to use a firearm, but did not brandish one |
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Theft from Building |
9/23/24 |
12:13 PM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Currency taken from secured wallet |
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9/24/24 |
7:09 AM |
1 Convention Ave |
Wallet taken from radiation room/credit card used without authorization |
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9/25/24 |
12:35 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Unsecured e-bike taken from lobby |
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9/26/24 |
10:38 AM |
240 S 40th St |
Dental equipment taken from workstation |
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9/27/24 |
12:24 PM |
4046 Chestnut St |
Package theft |
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Theft from Vehicle |
9/24/24 |
5:49 AM |
3300 Walnut St |
Several items taken from unsecured vehicle |
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Theft Other |
9/25/24 |
10:14 AM |
4021 Pine St |
Video doorbell taken from mount by front door |
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9/29/24 |
8:10 PM |
121 S 41st St |
Theft of front wheel from secured bicycle on bike rack |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 5 incidents were reported for September 23-29, 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 |
9/28/24 |
3:31 PM |
220 S 47th St |
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Assault |
9/24/24 |
10:22 AM |
1108 S 46th St |
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9/27/24 |
7:53 AM |
3200 Blk Chestnut St |
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9/29/24 |
10:58 PM |
4600 Blk Chestnut St |
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Robbery |
9/28/24 |
6:53 PM |
3621 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.