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 December 30, 2024-January 5, 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 December 30, 2024-January 5, 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 |
01/01/25 |
8:38 AM |
125-129 S 40th St |
Complainant threatened by unknown offender; offender wanted on warrant/Arrest |
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Auto Theft |
12/30/24 |
2:25 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
Theft of a secured electric scooter from bike racks by the Gates entrance |
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12/31/24 |
7:19 PM |
4100 Ludlow St |
Theft of a parked motor vehicle from highway |
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01/04/25 |
7:55 PM |
1 Convention Ave |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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Bike Theft |
01/05/25 |
12:38 PM |
300 University Ave |
Report of a bike theft |
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Burglary |
01/02/25 |
9:34 AM |
3707 Chestnut St |
Complainant reported that approximately $12,000 worth of copper pipe and fittings were missing from the construction site |
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Fraud |
01/01/25 |
9:50 AM |
3900 Chestnut St |
Complainant was defrauded of currency by unknown offender |
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01/03/25 |
6:55 PM |
4001 Chestnut St |
Credit card used without authorization |
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Other Offense |
01/03/25 |
12:29 AM |
4012 Spruce St |
Pedestrian stop for suspicious behavior; warrant for offender/Arrest |
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Retail Theft |
12/31/24 |
12:04 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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Theft from Building |
01/02/25 |
3:33 PM |
3816 Chestnut St |
Known offender took currency from bulletin board |
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01/03/25 |
3:14 PM |
3600 Chestnut St |
Package taken from common area in apartment building |
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Theft from Vehicle |
12/30/24 |
6:08 PM |
4232 Pine St |
Offender gained entry into a parked vehicle and stole $3 in change |
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Theft Other |
12/31/24 |
8:04 PM |
3816 Chestnut St |
Package containing sneakers taken from mailroom |
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01/04/25 |
11:20 PM |
3601 Market St |
Report of theft from a purse |
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 December 30, 2024-January 5, 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 |
01/04/25 |
1:22 PM |
4640 Walnut St |
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Assault |
12/30/24 |
1:30 PM |
541 S 49th St |
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01/01/25 |
9:25 AM |
125 S 40th St |
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01/03/25 |
9:19 PM |
4832 Walnut St |
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Robbery |
12/31/24 |
12:49 PM |
S 43rd St & Woodland Ave |
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01/01/25 |
5:32 PM |
135 S 52nd St |
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01/04/25 |
6:22 PM |
4600 Woodland Ave |
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.