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 January 6-12, 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 January 6-12, 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 |
01/06/25 |
8:28 PM |
1 Convention Ave |
Known offender spit on complainant during altercation |
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01/09/25 |
8:16 PM |
3900 Delancey St |
Offender made threatening remarks toward complainant |
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Auto Theft |
01/08/25 |
10:37 AM |
3220 South St |
Steering column damaged in an auto theft attempt of a parked vehicle; vehicle documents and parking pass taken |
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01/12/25 |
10:00 AM |
3600 Civic Center Blvd |
Theft of a secured scooter from scaffolding |
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01/12/25 |
4:06 PM |
211 S 40th St |
Theft of a secured scooter from bike racks |
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Burglary |
01/06/25 |
9:31 AM |
4247 Locust St |
Offender broke the lock to a basement storage unit and took appliance parts |
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Other Offense |
01/09/25 |
3:53 PM |
3900 Market St |
Offender matched description from a Penn crime alert, active warrant/Arrest |
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Retail Theft |
01/07/25 |
10:16 AM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Retail theft of food and other items from food court |
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01/08/25 |
2:29 PM |
3250 Chestnut St |
Report of retail theft |
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01/08/25 |
9:12 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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01/08/25 |
8:51 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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01/09/25 |
5:13 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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Retail Robbery-Gun |
01/10/25 |
10:04 AM |
3550 Market St |
Bank robbery by implied gun; offender was detained, positively identified by a witness/Arrest |
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Theft Other |
01/07/25 |
5:41 PM |
413 S 42nd St |
Package taken from location |
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01/09/25 |
8:04 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 6 incidents were reported for January 6-12, 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 |
|
Assault |
01/06/25 |
8:35 PM |
4725 Chester Ave |
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01/06/25 |
9:06 PM |
1 Convention Ave |
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01/08/25 |
1:31 PM |
4800 Locust St |
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01/09/25 |
8:26 PM |
3800 Spruce St |
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01/11/25 |
6:53 PM |
31 S 45th St |
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Robbery |
01/10/25 |
9:58 PM |
3550 Market 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.