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 13-19, 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 13-19, 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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Auto Theft |
01/13/25 |
4:45 PM |
240 S 40th St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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01/15/25 |
4:46 PM |
3400 Sansom St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack/Arrest |
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01/16/25 |
1:17 PM |
209 S 33rd St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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01/16/25 |
6:02 PM |
3300 Market St |
Theft of a secured electric scooter |
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01/16/25 |
6:18 PM |
3600 Civic Center Blvd |
Theft of a secured scooter from bike rack |
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01/17/25 |
12:58 PM |
210 S 34th St |
Bait bike scooter theft; scooter recovered/Arrest |
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Bike Theft |
01/18/25 |
1:03 AM |
3565 Sansom St |
Theft of an unsecured MERT bicycle from highway |
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Burglary |
01/17/25 |
12:08 PM |
4200 Ludlow St |
Burglary of an unsecured apartment |
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Fraud |
01/17/25 |
4:23 PM |
3408 Sansom St |
Complainant reported that a group of patrons left without paying their bar tab |
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Purse Snatch |
01/13/25 |
10:12 AM |
4000 Market St |
Complainant reported that an unknown offender took her purse and fled the area |
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Retail Theft |
01/13/25 |
8:25 AM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of candy products |
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01/13/25 |
8:45 AM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of assorted candy/Arrest |
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01/14/25 |
1:21 PM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of candy and other consumables |
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01/15/25 |
1:58 PM |
3330 Market St |
Report of a retail theft |
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01/17/25 |
9:52 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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01/18/25 |
4:50 PM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of candy and cigarettes |
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Sex Offense |
01/19/25 |
1:07 AM |
Confidential |
Confidential |
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Theft from Building |
01/15/25 |
1:35 PM |
3800 Locust Walk |
Package delivered to location taken |
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01/17/25 |
8:04 PM |
3601 Market St |
Theft of a jacket and wallet from location |
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01/18/25 |
2:24 PM |
4042-4044 Chestnut St |
Packages taken from common area |
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Theft from Vehicle |
01/14/25 |
3:25 PM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Wallet taken from vehicle |
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01/17/25 |
1:42 PM |
3900 Spruce St |
Theft of power tools from vehicle parked on highway |
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Theft Other |
01/14/25 |
8:31 AM |
4213 Pine St |
Package taken from location |
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01/16/25 |
9:51 AM |
15 S 33rd St |
Theft of extension cords from 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: 6 incidents were reported for January 13-19, 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 |
01/16/25 |
1:59 AM |
3401 Civic Center Blvd |
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01/17/25 |
5:50 PM |
3609 Chestnut 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.