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 February 24-March 2, 2025. 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 February 24-March 2, 2025. 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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Auto Theft |
02/25/25 |
6:37 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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02/25/25 |
9:56 PM |
3210 Chestnut St |
Report of an e-scooter theft |
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02/28/25 |
1:33 PM |
4200 Locust St |
Theft of a parked motor vehicle |
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Burglary |
02/28/25 |
8:35 PM |
3706 Locust Walk |
Burglary of speakers from common area in unsecured property |
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Disorderly Conduct |
02/26/25 |
9:13 PM |
4000 Spruce St |
Offender cited for disorderly conduct |
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02/26/25 |
11:13 PM |
4000 Spruce St |
Offender cited for disorderly conduct |
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Fraud |
02/25/25 |
6:56 PM |
2930 Chestnut St |
Complainant defrauded of money by unknown offender |
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Harassment |
03/02/25 |
3:55 PM |
3300 Walnut St |
Complainant reported harassment via social media |
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03/02/25 |
5:46 PM |
3300 Walnut St |
Complainant reported harassment via social media |
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Other Offense |
02/25/25 |
7:01 AM |
4000 Ludlow St |
Warrant on offender during pedestrian stop for stolen package/Arrest |
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02/25/25 |
11:20 PM |
3900 Chestnut St |
PFA violation |
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Retail Theft |
02/24/25 |
7:14 AM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft |
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02/25/25 |
8:07 AM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft |
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02/26/25 |
9:00 AM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft |
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02/28/25 |
2:58 AM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of consumable goods/Arrest |
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03/01/25 |
7:07 PM |
4001 Walnut St |
Retail theft of children’s Tylenol |
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Robbery-Retail |
02/27/25 |
11:03 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail robbery by knife |
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Robbery-Gun |
03/02/25 |
12:51 AM |
16 S 40th St |
Robbery by implied firearim outside of location; no injuries |
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Theft from Building |
02/24/25 |
2:30 PM |
3600 Chestnut St |
Package taken from common area of apartment building |
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02/26/25 |
1:38 PM |
3330 Walnut St |
Two backpacks taken from location |
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02/28/25 |
8:59 AM |
3939 Chestnut St |
Theft of two packages from apartment lobby over a period of two days |
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02/28/25 |
12:31 PM |
215 S 39th St |
Theft of an unsecured backpack from dining hall |
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02/28/25 |
5:10 PM |
4210 Chestnut St |
Package taken from basement area of apartment building |
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02/28/25 |
8:26 PM |
3420 Walnut St |
Theft of an unsecured tablet from table |
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02/28/25 |
2:29 PM |
220 S 33rd St |
Money and credit cards missing from wallet in backpack |
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03/01/25 |
8:16 AM |
3701 Walnut St |
Tablet taken from backpack inside of gym |
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03/02/25 |
5:20 PM |
4210 Chestnut St |
Package taken from vestibule of apartment building |
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Theft from Vehicle |
02/26/25 |
11:07 AM |
3700 Ludlow St |
Rear driver side window broken/tools taken |
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02/27/25 |
10:38 AM |
3900 Spruce St |
Theft from a motor vehicle |
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02/27/25 |
5:26 PM |
4001 Walnut St |
License plate and emblem taken from vehicle |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 4 incidents were reported for February 17-23, 2025 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 |
03/01/25 |
12:02 PM |
4511 Chester Ave |
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Robbery |
03/01/25 |
6:41 PM |
4301 Walnut St |
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03/02/25 |
12:55 AM |
16 S 40th 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.