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
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Crime Category |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Description |
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Assault |
02/03/25 |
7:45 PM |
51 N 39th St |
Complainant verbally threatened by a patient’s partner |
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02/09/25 |
10:54 PM |
3800 Market St |
Offender assaulted police during a vehicle crash investigation |
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Auto Theft |
02/03/25 |
10:09 AM |
3535 Market St |
Secured electric bike taken from bike rack |
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02/04/25 |
3:54 PM |
3335 Woodland Walk |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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02/06/25 |
8:04 PM |
4200 Ludlow St |
Parked and locked motor vehicle taken from highway |
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02/06/25 |
1:46 PM |
3730 Walnut St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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02/06/25 |
6:27 PM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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02/07/25 |
8:01 PM |
3410 Civic Center Blvd |
Theft of a parked motor vehicle from garage |
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Bike Theft |
02/05/25 |
5:00 PM |
3601 Walnut St |
Secured bike taken from bike rack |
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Burglary |
02/04/25 |
12:28 PM |
224 St Marks Sq |
Attempted burglary to residence |
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02/05/25 |
9:46 AM |
4247 Locust St |
Report of an overnight burglary to a residence with subsequent theft of vehicle |
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Fraud |
02/03/25 |
5:48 PM |
3565 Sansom St |
Fraudulent wire transfer made to unknown offender |
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02/04/25 |
12:19 PM |
4035 Baltimore Ave |
Credit card used without authorization |
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02/07/25 |
10:37 PM |
3717 Chestnut St |
Fraud/theft of services |
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Other Offense |
02/05/25 |
12:53 PM |
801 Spruce St (PAH) |
Fugitive called in by Camden County Prosecutor’s Office/Warrant Arrest |
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Retail Theft |
02/05/25 |
8:52 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Report of a retail theft |
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02/05/25 |
11:49 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Report of a retail theft |
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02/05/25 |
2:02 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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02/07/25 |
9:34 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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02/08/25 |
10:46 AM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of prepackaged cake/Arrest |
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02/09/25 |
11:11 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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Theft from Building |
02/05/25 |
11:46 AM |
3300 Market St |
Report of theft from a building |
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02/08/25 |
12:09 PM |
4101 Spruce St |
Package taken from lobby of apartment building |
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02/08/25 |
1:23 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
Watch taken from backpack in unsecured office |
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02/08/25 |
4:43 PM |
3935 Walnut St |
Theft of computer equipment and personal items from backpack |
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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.
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Crime Category |
Date |
Time |
Location |
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Aggravated Assault |
02/08/25 |
11:13 AM |
4800 Paschall Ave |
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Assault |
02/04/25 |
11:56 AM |
4640 Walnut St |
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02/05/25 |
9:31 PM |
4322 Market St |
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02/06/25 |
1:06 PM |
Civic Center Blvd & University Ave |
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Rape |
02/05/25 |
6:54 PM |
3700 Blk Chestnut St |
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Robbery |
02/05/25 |
10:08 AM |
4247 Locust St |
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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.