Skip to main content

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 February 3-9, 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 February 3-9, 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

Assault

02/03/25

7:45 PM

51 N 39th St

Complainant verbally threatened by a patient’s partner

 

02/09/25

10:54 PM

3800 Market St

Offender assaulted police during a vehicle crash investigation

Auto Theft

02/03/25

10:09 AM

3535 Market St

Secured electric bike taken from bike rack

 

02/04/25

3:54 PM

3335 Woodland Walk

Secured scooter taken from bike rack

 

02/06/25

8:04 PM

4200 Ludlow St

Parked and locked motor vehicle taken from highway

 

02/06/25

1:46 PM

3730 Walnut St

Secured scooter taken from bike rack

 

02/06/25

6:27 PM

3400 Civic Center Blvd

Secured scooter taken from bike rack

 

02/07/25

8:01 PM

3410 Civic Center Blvd

Theft of a parked motor vehicle from garage

Bike Theft

02/05/25

5:00 PM

3601 Walnut St

Secured bike taken from bike rack

Burglary

02/04/25

12:28 PM

224 St Marks Sq

Attempted burglary to residence

 

02/05/25

9:46 AM

4247 Locust St

Report of an overnight burglary to a residence with subsequent theft of vehicle

Fraud

02/03/25

5:48 PM

3565 Sansom St

Fraudulent wire transfer made to unknown offender

 

02/04/25

12:19 PM

4035 Baltimore Ave

Credit card used without authorization

 

02/07/25

10:37 PM

3717 Chestnut St

Fraud/theft of services

Other Offense

02/05/25

12:53 PM

801 Spruce St (PAH)

Fugitive called in by Camden County Prosecutor’s Office/Warrant Arrest

Retail Theft

02/05/25

8:52 PM

4233 Chestnut St

Report of a retail theft

 

02/05/25

11:49 AM

4233 Chestnut St

Report of a retail theft

 

02/05/25

2:02 AM

3744 Spruce St

Retail theft of consumable goods

 

02/07/25

9:34 PM

4233 Chestnut St

Retail theft of alcohol

 

02/08/25

10:46 AM

3330 Market St

Retail theft of prepackaged cake/Arrest

 

02/09/25

11:11 AM

4233 Chestnut St

Retail theft of alcohol

Theft from Building

02/05/25

11:46 AM

3300 Market St

Report of theft from a building

 

02/08/25

12:09 PM

4101 Spruce St

Package taken from lobby of apartment building

 

02/08/25

1:23 PM

3400 Spruce St

Watch taken from backpack in unsecured office

 

02/08/25

4:43 PM

3935 Walnut St

Theft of computer equipment and personal items from backpack

Vandalism

02/05/25

7:54 PM

4001 Walnut St

Driver side window broken

 

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 February 3-9, 2025 by the 18th District, covering the Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue.

Crime Category

Date

Time

Location

Aggravated Assault

02/08/25

11:13 AM

4800 Paschall Ave

Assault

02/04/25

11:56 AM

4640 Walnut St

 

02/05/25

9:31 PM

4322 Market St

 

02/06/25

1:06 PM

Civic Center Blvd & University Ave

Rape

02/05/25

6:54 PM

3700 Blk Chestnut St

Robbery

02/05/25

10:08 AM

4247 Locust St

 

02/09/25

10:53 PM

4823 Springfield 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.
Back to Top