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 26-June 1, 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 26-June 1, 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 |
05/27/25 |
8:01 AM |
3900 Sansom St |
Complainant’s arm was broken by an unknown offender using a tree branch |
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Aggravated Assault-Gun |
05/31/25 |
4:32 PM |
3001 Walnut St |
Complainant was threatened by an unknown offender with a firearm |
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Assault |
05/26/25 |
12:03 AM |
1 S 40th St |
Complainant was punched in the face by an unknown offender who feld the area |
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05/29/25 |
9:22 PM |
3925 Walnut St |
Complainant struck by offender/Arrest |
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05/29/25 |
11:45 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Complainant received threatening letter in the mail |
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05/31/25 |
6:06 PM |
3800 Walnut St |
Complainant sprayed in the face and mouth with water gun |
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Auto Theft |
05/28/25 |
6:11 PM |
415 Curie Blvd |
Secured scooter taken from bike racks |
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05/29/25 |
4:00 PM |
208 S 37th St |
Secured scooter taken from location |
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05/31/25 |
5:02 PM |
3610 Hamilton Walk |
Secured e-bike taken from bike rack |
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Bike Theft |
05/26/25 |
7:21 AM |
1 Convention Ave |
Theft of a secured bicycle from bike racks |
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Burglary |
05/31/25 |
8:28 AM |
20 S 40th St |
Unknown offender cut basement storage lock |
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Fraud |
05/26/25 |
11:40 AM |
3909 Spruce St |
Complainant defrauded of money by unknown offender |
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Retail Theft |
05/26/25 |
2:43 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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05/27/25 |
6:01 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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05/27/25 |
2:40 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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05/27/25 |
5:07 PM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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05/27/25 |
11:35 PM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of consumable goods/Arrest |
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05/29/25 |
5:48 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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05/29/25 |
7:50 AM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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05/30/25 |
8:28 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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05/30/25 |
7:27 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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06/01/25 |
5:38 AM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of consumable goods/Arrest |
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06/01/25 |
6:09 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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Sex Offense |
05/27/25 |
3:45 AM |
Confidential |
Confidential |
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05/31/25 |
5:47 PM |
Confidential |
Confidential |
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Theft from Building |
05/27/25 |
12:16 PM |
4210 Chestnut St |
Package containing textbooks taken from location |
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05/30/25 |
11:00 PM |
3500 Market St |
Laptop and various items taken from unsecured office |
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Theft from Vehicle |
05/31/25 |
10:08 AM |
200 St Marks Sq |
Registration card taken from unsecured vehicle |
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Vandalism |
05/26/25 |
9:26 AM |
200 S 42nd St |
Complainant reported that his rear driver side window was smashed; nothing taken in the vehicle |
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05/28/25 |
1:10 PM |
3800 Locust Walk |
Graffiti discovered in women’s restroom |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 2 incidents were reported for May 26-June 1, 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 |
05/27/25 |
8:17 AM |
3900 Blk Sansom St |
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05/31/25 |
4:32 PM |
3001 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.