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 17-23, 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 17-23, 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 |
02/22/25 |
11:49 AM |
4100 Walnut St |
Unknown offender spit on complainant on sidewalk |
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Auto Theft |
02/20/25 |
5:33 PM |
3260 South St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
|
Disorderly Conduct |
02/19/25 |
7:00 PM |
3420 Walnut St |
Disorderly conduct while in the library/Arrest |
|
Harassment |
02/18/25 |
3:39 PM |
51 N 39th St |
Threatening message received on Zoom |
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02/21/25 |
1:11 PM |
3220 Market St |
Report of harassment |
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Retail Theft |
02/17/25 |
1:51 AM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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02/17/25 |
12:48 PM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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02/19/25 |
8:09 AM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft |
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02/20/25 |
8:41 AM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft |
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02/20/25 |
3:11 PM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Retail theft |
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02/21/25 |
11:42 AM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft |
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02/21/25 |
2:20 PM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Theft of pastries and energy drinks |
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02/21/25 |
8:45 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft |
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02/21/25 |
9:30 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft |
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02/23/25 |
11:15 AM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft |
|
Sex Offense |
02/21/25 |
1:46 PM |
Confidential |
Confidential |
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Theft from Building |
02/18/25 |
1:12 PM |
51 N 39th St |
Theft from building |
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02/20/25 |
11:21 AM |
421 Curie Blvd |
Coffee machine taken from room |
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02/22/25 |
12:29 PM |
3901 Locust Walk |
Groceries delivered to location taken from lobby |
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02/23/25 |
5:30 PM |
140 S 36th St |
Personal items taken from bag stored in employee breakroom |
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Theft from Vehicle |
02/17/25 |
12:22 PM |
3900 Filbert St |
Theft of a wallet from unsecured vehicle |
|
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02/19/25 |
11:49 AM |
3400 Ludlow St |
Tools taken from vehicle |
|
Theft Other |
02/17/25 |
2:31 PM |
3300 Market St |
Theft of two bicycle tires |
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Vandalism |
02/22/25 |
7:03 PM |
3231 Walnut St |
Offender broke window of entry door |
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02/22/25 |
8:32 PM |
4112 Spruce St |
Beer bottle thrown into window |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 4 incidents were reported for February 17-23, 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 |
02/22/25 |
4:52 AM |
600 S 43rd St |
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Assault |
02/21/25 |
1:12 PM |
3220 Market St |
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02/22/25 |
11:52 AM |
S 41st & Walnut Sts |
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02/23/25 |
12:41 AM |
N 46th & Market 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.