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 July 14-20, 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 July 14-20, 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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Assault |
07/18/25 |
12:49 PM |
2930 Chestnut St |
Complainant was struck in the face by her roommate |
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07/20/25 |
12:12 AM |
4012 Walnut St |
Subject inside theatre displayed a firearm after a verbal argument with staff |
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Auto Theft |
07/16/25 |
11:03 AM |
4000 Market St |
Theft of a running motor vehicle from highway |
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07/19/25 |
11:17 AM |
240 S 40th St |
Theft of a motorized scooter from a bike rack; scooter located, no arrest |
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Bike Theft |
07/15/25 |
1:54 PM |
3501 Civic Center Blvd |
Theft of a secured bicycle from bike racks |
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Burglary |
07/14/25 |
7:17 AM |
3400 Market St |
Burglary to attendanct booth in parking lot |
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07/17/25 |
9:05 AM |
3940 Baltimore Ave |
Unknown offender forced entry through a front window and stole cash from the register |
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07/17/25 |
9:57 AM |
4248 Spruce St |
Burglary by forced entry |
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Harassment |
07/18/25 |
12:19 PM |
3450 Woodland Walk |
An unknown person entered a scheduled zoom meeting and shared offensive images |
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Other Offense |
07/14/25 |
5:54 PM |
240 S 40th St |
Suspicious person stopped by police attempting to steal a scooter/Arrest |
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07/19/25 |
10:04 AM |
3816 Chestnut St |
Offender wanted on warrant/Arrest |
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Retail Theft |
07/14/25 |
6:07 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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07/14/25 |
2:40 PM |
3741 Walnut St |
Retail theft of cell phone |
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07/16/25 |
4:07 AM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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07/17/25 |
3:59 PM |
3816 Chestnut St |
Theft of alcohol and a tip jar |
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07/19/25 |
9:20 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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07/20/25 |
10:03 AM |
3925 Walnut St |
Subject committed a retail theft at the CVS/Arrest |
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07/20/25 |
11:03 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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Robbery |
07/20/25 |
1:30 AM |
3600 Market St |
Unknown offender stole complainant’s phone from her hand and fled the area |
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Retail Robbery |
07/15/25 |
4:12 PM |
4001 Walnut St |
Offender struck security guard with a bottle during a retail theft attempt/Arrest |
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Theft from Building |
07/16/25 |
5:32 PM |
400 S 40th St |
Speakers taken from media lounge area |
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Theft from Vehicle |
07/15/25 |
6:14 PM |
3600 Chestnut St |
Theft of a backpack containing tools from a Penn FRES golf cart |
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07/15/25 |
10:50 PM |
129 S 30th St |
Complainant’s bicycle was vandalized by an unknown offender |
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07/17/25 |
3:53 PM |
4000 Delancey St |
Theft of a firearm from an unsecured vehicle parked on roadway |
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Theft Other |
07/15/25 |
2:56 PM |
4000 Pine St |
Theft of packages/Arrest |
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Vandalism |
07/15/25 |
8:34 AM |
421 Guardian Dr |
Unknown offender knocked over chairs and flower pots in the Bio Garden |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 7 incidents were reported for July 14-20, 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 |
07/16/25 |
8:03 AM |
3400 Blk Spruce St |
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07/20/25 |
12:49 PM |
4012 Walnut St |
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Assault |
07/14/25 |
1:06 PM |
3900 Blk Chestnut St |
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07/14/25 |
3:06 PM |
4823 Springfield Ave |
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07/15/25 |
7:09 PM |
4739 Cedar Ave |
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07/18/25 |
1:47 PM |
3450 Woodland Walk |
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Robbery |
07/15/25 |
4:37 PM |
4001 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.