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 20-26, 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 20-26, 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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Aggravated Assault |
01/25/25 |
11:16 PM |
51 N 39th St |
Complainant was thrown to the ground and assaulted by a patient |
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Assault |
01/22/25 |
5:15 PM |
3925 Chestnut St |
Complainant received threatening phone calls by unknown offender |
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01/24/25 |
2:05 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
Domestic incident inside of hospital; criminal trespass by offender/Arrest |
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Auto Theft |
01/21/25 |
11:31 AM |
3000 Walnut St |
Theft of a parked motor vehicle from highway |
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Bike Theft |
01/25/25 |
11:43 PM |
3720 Chestnut St |
Theft of a secured bicycle |
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Fraud |
01/24/25 |
1:15 PM |
3900 Chestnut St |
Checking account used without authorization |
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01/24/25 |
5:52 PM |
418 Curie Blvd |
Unauthorized withdrawals made on account |
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Harassment |
01/21/25 |
4:43 PM |
3451 Walnut St |
Unwanted phone calls received by unknown offender |
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Retail Theft |
01/20/25 |
6:58 AM |
3440 Market St |
Report of a retail theft |
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01/21/25 |
8:01 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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01/23/25 |
11:02 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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01/23/25 |
3:04 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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01/24/25 |
6:26 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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01/24/25 |
7:45 AM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of cigarettes |
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01/26/25 |
6:39 AM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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Sex Offense |
01/23/25 |
2:18 PM |
Confidential |
Confidential |
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Theft from Building |
01/20/25 |
1:28 PM |
3333 Walnut St |
Airpods taken from unsecured cabinet |
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01/22/25 |
12:21 PM |
3600 Sansom St |
Computer taken from lobby |
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01/22/25 |
11:48 PM |
51 N 39th St |
Theft of a tablet from front lobby desk |
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01/23/25 |
12:41 PM |
3600 Chestnut St |
Package taken from mailroom |
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01/23/25 |
5:35 PM |
4247 Locust St |
Package taken from mailroom |
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01/23/25 |
9:31 PM |
3701 Walnut St |
Theft of clothes and personal items from a locker |
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01/26/25 |
7:01 PM |
1 Convention Ave |
Wallet containing personal items taken from employee locker |
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Theft from Vehicle |
01/23/25 |
12:08 PM |
3500 Walnut St |
Theft of a backpack from an unsecured vehicle |
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Theft Other |
01/22/25 |
12:02 AM |
4211 Chestnut St |
Theft of an engagement ring from lobby |
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01/23/25 |
1:24 PM |
4104 Walnut St |
Package taken from location |
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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Aggravated Assault |
01/24/25 |
10:50 AM |
4806 Market St |
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Assault |
01/20/25 |
4:47 PM |
3609 Chestnut St |
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01/21/25 |
12:16 PM |
478 S 40th St |
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01/21/25 |
4:48 PM |
3451 Walnut St |
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01/22/25 |
4:42 PM |
S 49th & Spruce Sts |
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01/22/25 |
5:47 PM |
3925 Chestnut St |
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01/23/25 |
7:17 AM |
4501 Chestnut St |
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01/24/25 |
3:40 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
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01/25/25 |
6:17 PM |
4840 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.