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 August 4-10, 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 August 4-10, 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 |
08/05/25 |
3:29 PM |
129 S 30th St |
Complainant reported being pushed from behind |
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08/06/25 |
3:14 AM |
4100 Chestnut St |
Unknown offender pushed complainant to the ground and fled the area |
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Auto Theft |
08/05/25 |
9:14 PM |
4113 Walnut St |
Theft of an unsecured electric scooter |
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08/06/25 |
3:00 PM |
3400 Spurce St |
Theft of a parked motor vehicle from highway |
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08/07/25 |
4:27 PM |
3730 Walnut St |
Theft of secured scooter from bike rack |
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Bike Theft |
08/06/25 |
5:38 PM |
215 S 42nd St |
Bicycle taken from front porch of residence |
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Disorderly Conduct |
08/08/25 |
7:03 PM |
3935 Walnut St |
Offender cited for disorderly confuct and released |
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Other Offense |
08/05/25 |
12:25 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft reported; warrant for offender/Arrest |
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Retail Theft |
08/04/25 |
7:39 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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08/05/25 |
8:27 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods/Arrest |
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08/05/25 |
12:53 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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08/06/25 |
10:56 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft; brief foot chase/Arrest |
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08/06/25 |
6:59 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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08/06/25 |
9:06 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumables |
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08/09/25 |
8:22 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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08/09/25 |
9:08 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft |
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08/10/25 |
3:08 AM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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Sex Offense |
08/05/25 |
5:33 PM |
Confidential |
Confidential |
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08/07/25 |
9:40 PM |
Confidential |
Confidential |
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Theft from Building |
08/08/25 |
11:28 AM |
3420 Sansom St |
Theft of a purse from restaurant |
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08/08/25 |
3:41 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
Theft of prescription medication from pharmacy |
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Theft from Vehicle |
08/05/25 |
10:18 AM |
4200 Spruce St |
Theft from automobile |
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08/05/25 |
4:35 PM |
3900 Ludlow St |
Theft of complainant’s two license plates from her vehicle |
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08/09/25 |
10:22 AM |
4104 Locust St |
Catalytic converter theft |
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Theft Other |
08/09/25 |
11:48 PM |
4222 Spruce St |
Theft of a security camera mounted in the rear of the property |
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 were reported for August 4-10, 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 |
08/04/25 |
5:21 PM |
1236 S Markoe St |
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08/05/25 |
4:38 PM |
129 S 30th St |
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08/06/25 |
3:52 AM |
4100 Chestnut St |
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08/07/25 |
3:54 PM |
S 49th St & Woodland Ave |
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08/08/25 |
4:30 AM |
S 39th & Chestnut Sts |
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.