Crime
October crime decreases from last year
Overall, October saw a significant decrease in crime. Compared to 102 crimes in October 2010, this October saw only 67 crimes total, including crimes against persons and property. INTERACTIVE: October crime 2007-2011Police raided The Blockley
Forty underage students were cited Thursday night at The Blockley Pourhouse, located at 38th and Chestnut streets, for alleged underage drinking.
Taylor Hawes | Identifying the faces of crime
Pretty women who are accused perpetrators of violent crime almost always receive more than their fair share of media attention.Crime Log: Oct. 14-20
Breakdown of crime on and around campus last week, with an interactive map.Crime log: Oct. 7-13
Crimes committed on and around campus last week, with an interactive map.September crime rises 13 percent from last year
September crime saw an increase of about 12 percent in crimes against property and a 25 percent increase in crimes against people, according to the Division of Public Safety.
'Enforcer of Wall Street' visits Wharton
The enforcer of Wall Street, United States Attorney Preet Bharara, made a special visit to Huntsman Hall last Thursday, urging students to lead their lives with integrity and humility.DPS responds beyond campus
On Sept. 30, a man was shot in the head near 44th and Market streets at the Philadelphia Housing Authority’s Westpark Apartments. The incident was an example of violent crime that necessitates Penn Police action in areas that, while off campus, are still home to several students.Crime log: Sept. 23-29
The DP’s weekly breakdown of crime in the Penn Patrol Zone, with an interactive map.
DUI crash blocks traffic at 40th, Walnut
All three people involved in the crash were transported to HUP and are in stable condition.Penn Women's Center, DPS partner to address sexual violence
The U.S. Department of Justice Violence Against Women Act grant, which is nearing its three-year cycle, has paid for a full-time violence prevention educator and has funded projects like the Student Anti-Violence Advocate program.Man shot in head near 44th, Market streets
The man, unaffiliated with Penn, was shot at Westpark Apartments Friday night and is currently in stable condition. Philadelphia Police have identified and are looking for a suspect.Con artist pretends to be Penn student
Eugene Tinsley, who posed as a Penn student, pled guilty this year to two counts each of theft, forgery, receiving stolen property and securing execution of documents by deception.Crime log: Sept. 16-22
Check out an interactive map of crime in the Penn Patrol Zone last week.Philadelphia looks to extend teen curfew
The law will introduce graduated school-year curfews for three different age groups. Young adults aged 16 to 17 will face a curfew of 10 p.m., which could affect University students who fall in that age group.Crime Log: Sept. 9-15
Crime log for the week of Sept. 9-Sept. 15, with an interactive map.
Penn releases annual Jeanne Clery report
In the spirit of transparency, the University released its annual Jeanne Clery crime report Sept. 15, detailing three years of crime and emergency on campus.