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 21-27, 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 21-27, 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 |
07/21/25 |
6:56 PM |
3900 Chestnut St |
Simple assault |
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07/23/25 |
10:14 AM |
3700 Hamilton Walk |
Unknown offender spat on complainant in passing |
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07/24/25 |
11:02 AM |
3400 Spruce St |
Unknown offender spat on complainant in passing |
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Auto Theft |
07/24/25 |
10:15 PM |
200 S 40th St |
Attempted theft of a secured scooter/Arrest |
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07/25/25 |
8:55 AM |
4200 Pine St |
Theft of a parked motor vehicle from highway |
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Burglary |
07/26/25 |
1:24 PM |
125 S 40th St |
Offender entered property through back door and took multiple cases of products and a handtruck |
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Retail Theft |
07/21/25 |
12:07 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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07/21/25 |
4:15 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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07/21/25 |
8:45 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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07/22/25 |
10:35 AM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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07/22/25 |
5:10 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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07/23/25 |
10:23 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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07/23/25 |
5:17 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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07/24/25 |
2:29 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Theft of consumable goods |
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07/24/25 |
10:43 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol/Two Arrests |
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07/25/25 |
12:20 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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07/25/25 |
2:11 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft/Arrest |
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07/27/25 |
8:47 AM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of consumable goods/Arrest |
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07/27/25 |
3:45 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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Theft from Building |
07/21/25 |
4:56 PM |
3820 Locust Walk |
Theft of various items from kitchen area |
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07/22/25 |
2:27 PM |
117 S 42nd St |
Multiple packages taken from lobby of apartment building |
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07/23/25 |
1:59 PM |
51 N 39th St |
Theft of money from wallet in hospital |
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07/24/25 |
10:05 PM |
4111 Walnut St |
Package theft/Arrest |
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Theft from Vehicle |
07/22/25 |
7:54 PM |
3420 Sansom St |
Theft of personal items from secured vehicle |
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07/23/25 |
2:00 PM |
3401 Civic Center Blvd |
Theft from automobile |
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Theft Other |
07/23/25 |
4:42 PM |
3420 Sansom St |
Theft of multiple credit cards from purse in restaurant |
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07/25/25 |
11:43 AM |
3000 Market St |
Theft of a wallet; card was used shortly after theft discovered |
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Vandalism |
07/21/25 |
10:24 PM |
3942 Spruce St |
Vandalism to a vehicle parked in parking lot |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 10 incidents were reported for July 21-27, 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 |
07/22/25 |
3:20 PM |
4806 Market St |
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07/27/25 |
8:50 PM |
4205 Chester Ave |
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Assault |
07/21/25 |
10:33 AM |
2930 Chestnut St |
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07/21/25 |
7:41 PM |
4701 Pine St |
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07/22/25 |
10:02 AM |
4519 Chestnut St |
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07/22/25 |
3:45 PM |
4138 Market St |
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07/22/25 |
7:15 PM |
1 Convention Ave |
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07/24/25 |
12:00 PM |
3400 Blk Spruce St |
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07/24/25 |
1:51 PM |
3401 Civic Center Blvd |
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Robbery/Arrest |
07/25/25 |
6:25 PM |
4300 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.