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 May 5-11, 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 May 5-11, 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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Aggravated Assault |
05/05/25 |
8:29 AM |
3000 Chestnut St |
Complainant struck with rock on highway |
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Assault |
05/11/25 |
10:04 AM |
4001 Walnut St |
Unknown offender struck complainant with a shopping cart |
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Auto Theft |
05/07/25 |
11:15 AM |
211 S 40th St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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05/07/25 |
4:17 PM |
3450 Hamilton Walk |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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05/08/25 |
10:36 PM |
3450 Hamilton Walk |
Secured scooter taken |
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Harassment |
05/06/25 |
1:25 PM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Complainant received unwanted text messages |
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05/07/25 |
5:45 PM |
3333 Walnut St |
Complainant received unwatned phone calls and messages |
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Other Offense |
05/11/25 |
6:49 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Offender wanted on warrant/Arrest |
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Retail Theft |
05/05/25 |
2:37 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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05/06/25 |
8:23 AM |
4001 Walnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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05/08/25 |
9:32 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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05/08/25 |
12:43 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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05/09/25 |
5:31 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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Robbery Retail |
05/10/25 |
7:36 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail robbery by knife |
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Theft from Building |
05/06/25 |
2:35 PM |
3820 Locust Walk |
Theft of a package from lobby containing jewelry |
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05/06/25 |
8:41 PM |
233 S 33rd St |
Theft of an unsecured camera from media room in Franklin Field |
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05/09/25 |
8:21 PM |
3718 Locust Walk |
iPad and wallet taken from table |
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Vandalism |
05/09/25 |
2:42 AM |
3730 Walnut St |
Offender spray painted side of building/Arrest |
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05/11/25 |
12:17 AM |
630 River Fields Dr |
Security discovered spray paint on side of building |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 11 incidents were reported for May 5-11, 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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Aggravated Assault |
05/05/25 |
8:29 AM |
3000 Blk Chestnut St |
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05/06/25 |
3:30 AM |
4600 Blk Chestnut St |
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05/10/25 |
5:21 PM |
4600 Blk Market St |
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Assault |
05/07/25 |
11:09 AM |
4700 Blk Locust St |
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05/07/25 |
6:41 PM |
3333 Walnut St |
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05/11/25 |
3:59 AM |
S 46th & Walnut Sts |
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05/11/25 |
10:05 AM |
4001 Walnut St |
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Robbery |
05/05/25 |
3:35 AM |
S 46th & Chestnut Sts |
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05/07/25 |
11:48 PM |
4819 Trinity St |
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05/10/25 |
7:36 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
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05/11/25 |
12:36 AM |
4400 Blk 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.