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 June 23-29, 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 June 23-29, 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 |
06/26/25 |
4:56 PM |
3440 Market St |
Offender punched complainant in the face and threatened him with a knife |
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Assault |
06/24/25 |
6:20 AM |
125 S 40th St |
Simple assault inside store/Arrest |
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06/27/25 |
1:07 AM |
2900 Chestnut St |
Domestic incident |
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06/28/25 |
10:27 AM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Domestic assault/Arrest |
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06/29/25 |
3:53 PM |
3930 Pine St |
Domestic assault |
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Auto Theft |
06/23/25 |
2:25 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
Theft of a secured electric scooter |
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06/29/25 |
2:27 AM |
240 S 40th St |
Theft of electric scooter/Arrest |
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Bike Theft |
06/23/25 |
1:54 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Theft of a secured bicycle from common storage area |
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06/28/25 |
4:51 PM |
4101 Pine St |
Secured bicycle taken from outside of residence |
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Retail Theft |
06/23/25 |
7:13 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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06/24/25 |
8:55 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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06/24/25 |
3:42 AM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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06/24/25 |
4:38 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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06/25/25 |
8:36 AM |
3925 Walnut St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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06/25/25 |
11:59 AM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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06/25/25 |
5:00 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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06/25/25 |
7:00 PM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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06/26/25 |
1:41 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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06/26/25 |
2:01 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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06/27/25 |
9:00 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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06/29/25 |
5:36 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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Theft From Building |
06/23/25 |
2:19 PM |
3901 Locust Walk |
Theft of game console from common area |
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06/24/25 |
9:31 PM |
4004 Chestnut St |
Theft of purse from restaurant |
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Theft Other |
06/23/25 |
2:12 PM |
4234 Spruce St |
Theft of a package containing sneakers |
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06/24/25 |
9:27 PM |
4234 Spruce St |
Theft of multiple packages from porch of residence |
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06/27/25 |
7:43 PM |
3420 Sansom St |
Wallet taken from backpack |
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06/27/25 |
1:47 PM |
4211 Sansom St |
Package theft from porch of residence |
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06/28/25 |
1:43 PM |
3925 Walnut St |
Theft of a purse from outside seating area |
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Vandalism |
06/23/25 |
11:17 AM |
3949 Baltimore Ave |
Complainant reported that a brick was used to smash the glass in his entry door |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 5 incidents with 1 arrest were reported for June 23-29, 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/Arrest |
06/24/25 |
6:50 AM |
125 S 40th St |
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Assault |
06/24/25 |
2:52 AM |
4600 Blk Walnut St |
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06/24/25 |
8:24 PM |
4 S 46th St |
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06/26/25 |
5:31 PM |
3440 Market St |
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06/28/25 |
9:38 PM |
2930 Chestnut 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.