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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 27-February 2, 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 27-February 2, 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

Crime Category

Date

Time

Location

Description

Aggravated Assault

01/28/25

10:20 AM

3900 Chestnut St

Domestic aggravated assault

Aggravated Assault-Gun

01/28/25

11:53 AM

4000 Walnut St

Offender threatened the complainant with a firearm and fled the area

Assault

01/27/25

4:01 PM

3400 Civic Center Blvd

Complainant was assaulted by known offender

 

02/03/25

7:45 PM

51 N 39th St

Complainant verbally threatened by patient’s partner

Auto Theft

01/28/25

4:31 PM

3333 Chestnut St

Secured electric bicycle taken from bike rack

 

01/30/25

3:59 PM

3220 Market St

Report of a scooter theft

 

02/01/25

5:14 PM

421 Curie Blvd

Theft of a secured electric scooter from bike rack

 

02/03/25

10:09 AM

3535 Market St

Secured electric bike taken from bike rack

Bike Theft

01/28/25

6:35 PM

3730 Walnut St

Theft of a secured bicycle from bike rack

Burglary

01/27/25

9:58 AM

1 Convention Ave

Burglary of a POS register from first floor café

 

01/28/25

9:37 AM

329 S 42nd St

Complainant reported an unknown offender entered her apartment and fled when she called to him

 

01/29/25

7:24 AM

4247 Locust St

Offender gained entry into apartment and took the complainant’s car keys and vehicle

 

01/29/25

11:26 AM

4046 Chestnut St

Offender gained access to apartment building and took multiple packages/Arrest

 

01/30/25

4:02 AM

4138-52 Market St

Report of a commercial burglary

 

01/31/25

12:33 PM

4258 Chestnut St

Unauthorized male removed packages from residence/Arrest

 

02/04/25

12:28 PM

224 St Marks Sq

Burglary

Fraud

02/03/25

5:48 PM

3565 Sansom St

Fradulent wire transfer made to unknown offender

 

02/04/25

12:19 PM

4035 Baltimore Ave

Fraud

Harassment

01/27/25

2:00 PM

255 S 36th St

Complainant received unwanted emails from unknown offender

 

01/29/25

5:41 PM

1 Convention Ave

Complainant received harassing calls and text message from known offender

Other Offense

01/29/25

11:12 PM

3913 Pine St

Offender trespassing inside apartment/Arrest

Retail Theft

02/01/25

4:36 PM

4233 Chestnut St

Retail theft of alcohol

Theft from Building

01/27/25

11:31 AM

3615 Chestnut St

Copper pipes taken from location

 

01/27/25

2:47 PM

3400 Civic Center Blvd

Theft of headphones from unsecured office

 

01/29/25

12:42 PM

51 N 39th St

Theft of a jewelry from hospital room

 

01/29/25

1:37 PM

305-307 S 40th St

Package taken from vestibule

 

01/31/25

9:12 AM

3730 Walnut St

Theft of a wallet from locker

 

01/31/25

3:40 PM

4036 Walnut St

Package taken from foyer area of apartment building

 

02/02/25

4:55 PM

3600 Chestnut St

Package taken from mail reception area in apartment building

Theft Other

01/28/25

3:21 PM

4000 Spruce St

Stolen wallet/credit cards used without authorization

 

01/28/25

5:21 PM

4035 Chancellor St

Package taken from location

 

01/31/25

12:15 PM

3300 Market St

Theft of an unattended lunch box from steps

Vandalism

01/28/25

11:32 AM

3601 Walnut St

Symbol carved on banister

 

Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue

Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 13 incidents were reported for January 27-February 2, 2025 by the 18th District, covering the Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue.

Crime Category

Date

Time

Location

Aggravated Assault

01/28/25

10:38 AM

3940 Chestnut St

 

01/28/25

11:53 AM

4034 Chestnut St

 

01/29/25

9:05 PM

4606 Kingsessing Ave

Assault

01/27/25

9:34 AM

4700 Blk Locust St

 

01/27/25

2:16 PM

255 S 36th St

 

01/27/25

4:01 PM

S 34th St & Civic Center Blvd

 

01/28/25

6:01 PM

4225 Chestnut St

 

01/29/25

5:46 PM

1 Convention Ave

 

01/31/25

5:01 AM

1236 S Markoe St

Rape

01/27/25

1:14 PM

3400 Blk Civic Center Blvd

 

01/31/25

1:03 PM

4200 Blk Chestnut St

Robbery

01/31/25

9:30 PM

4800 Market St

 

02/01/25

3:14 PM

S 48th & Walnut 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.
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