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 10-16, 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 10-16, 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-Gun |
02/13/25 |
12:49 PM |
129 S 30th St |
Offender threatened complainant with a firearm |
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Assault |
02/13/25 |
7:08 AM |
4000 Market St |
Complainant assaulted by unknown offender during altercation |
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02/14/25 |
10:47 AM |
3000 Walnut St |
Unknown offender struck complainant with closed fist |
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Auto Theft |
02/10/25 |
5:10 PM |
3340 Walnut St |
Secured electric bicycle taken from outside of building |
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02/11/25 |
9:27 AM |
210 S 34th St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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02/14/25 |
8:52 PM |
200 S 34th St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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02/15/25 |
7:56 AM |
3933 Baltimore Ave |
Auto theft from the roadway |
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Bike Theft |
02/10/25 |
2:09 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
Secured bike taken from bike rack |
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Burglary |
02/10/25 |
12:47 AM |
613 University Ave |
Burglary to an Amtrak property/Arrest |
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Fraud |
02/10/25 |
9:08 PM |
119 S 31st St |
Complainant defrauded $95,000 over a two-month period |
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02/15/25 |
1:20 PM |
3411 Chestnut St |
Complainant was defrauded funds for an undelivered business product |
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02/16/25 |
11:08 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Ex-employee completed multiple fraudulent gift card transactions totaling $8,000 |
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Retail Theft |
02/10/25 |
12:39 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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02/11/25 |
1:20 PM |
3741 Walnut St |
Retail theft of iPhone |
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02/11/25 |
7:24 AM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of baked goods |
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02/11/25 |
4:31 PM |
3925 Walnut St |
Retail theft of toiletries |
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02/12/25 |
7:50 AM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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02/12/25 |
9:35 PM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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02/13/25 |
7:11 AM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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02/13/25 |
9:08 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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02/15/25 |
7:54 AM |
3330 Market St |
Report of a retail theft |
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02/16/25 |
11:52 AM |
3330 Market St |
Report of a retail theft |
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Sex Offense |
02/16/25 |
5:06 AM |
Confidential |
Confidential |
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Theft from Building |
02/10/25 |
1:22 PM |
3330 Walnut St |
Wallet taken from backpack/credit card used without authorization |
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02/10/25 |
2:40 PM |
3820 Locust Walk |
Black jacket and wallet taken from lobby |
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02/12/25 |
7:13 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
Wallet taken from café |
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02/12/25 |
1:27 PM |
255 S 38th St |
Package taken from lobby |
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Theft from Vehicle |
02/12/25 |
7:14 AM |
3400 Walnut St |
Theft of tools and equipment from Penn FRES truck parked on highway |
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Theft Other |
02/12/25 |
11:03 PM |
4000 Spruce St |
Theft of a wallet from purse inside restaurant |
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02/12/25 |
2:23 PM |
34 S 40th St |
Theft of a work visa from apartment |
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02/15/25 |
7:59 PM |
4028 Sansom St |
Package theft reported from front porch of residence |
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Vandalism |
02/16/25 |
6:00 PM |
4101 Sansom St |
Graffiti discovered on building by security personnel |
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02/16/25 |
6:57 PM |
3900 Delancey St |
Passenger 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: 10 incidents were reported for February 10-16, 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 |
02/10/25 |
10:22 AM |
4618 Chester Ave |
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02/13/25 |
12:50 PM |
129 S 30th St |
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02/16/25 |
6:33 PM |
S 49th St & Springfield Ave |
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Assault |
02/11/25 |
4:49 PM |
4258 Chestnut St |
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02/13/25 |
7:31 AM |
N 40th & Market Sts |
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02/14/25 |
11:33 AM |
3100 Walnut St |
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02/14/25 |
1:42 PM |
3609 Chestnut St |
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02/14/25 |
10:56 PM |
1501 S 47th St |
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02/15/25 |
8:02 PM |
1215 S 47th St |
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Rape |
02/16/25 |
5:11 AM |
4000 Blk 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.