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Burglaries a big concern in University City; crime prevention event this Friday

April 17, 2014

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Map courtesy of UCD (click to enlarge).

Unfortunately, the number of burglaries in the University City area continues to grow, according to the latest monthly crime update distributed by University City District. Over 30 burglaries were committed in March, which is twice as many as in February and, by far, the largest number of burglaries in the past year. UCD is asking residents to be vigilant and use extra caution (for tips on how to prevent a burglary at your residence, click here).

A number of these burglary incidents seem to have been related to a recent arrest, according to UCD. We’re trying to get more information about that.

Overall, 64 serious crimes were committed within the University City District boundaries last month (see map).

As burglaries remain a concern in the area, the 18th District Police Department is inviting residents to a crime prevention event this Friday (April 18), where the discussion will focus specifically on burglaries. The event will take place from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Rite Aid parking lot located at 57th and Chestnut Streets.

The event will also spread awareness and encourage participation in the following programs designed to combat property-related crimes: Operation I.D., B.O.N.D. (Business Owner Notification Decal), S.A.V.E. (Stolen Auto Verification Effort), and VIN Etching (Vehicle Identification Number Engraving). If you are unable to attend tomorrow’s event, please contact cleanandsafe@universitycity.org for additional information on these programs. Some more details are also available here.

There’s also a monthly community meeting with police tonight, at 6 pm at Calvary Center (48th & Baltimore). As usual, Lt. Brian McBride and Sgt. Ron Washington of the University City Division of the 18th Police District will hear your concerns and discuss current crime and neighborhood issues. Such meetings happen every third Thursday of the month and all community members are welcome.

 

4 Comments For This Post

  1. Strongforu Says:

    I’ve noticed fewer Philadelphia,UPenn, Drexel and USciences police officers in the neighborhood. In addition, the Safety Officers all but seem to have vanished. On the rare occasion I do see them, they are huddled on a corner talking, or, in a neigbhorhood restaurant socializing.

  2. the real 46er Says:

    Strongforu, it probably has to do with the inhuman weather we had until about two weeks ago. I’d huddle in a restaurant if it was 20 degrees too.

  3. guest Says:

    I blame income inequality.

  4. KT Says:

    I blame parents who do not instill a sense of morality in their kids.

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