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 March 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 March 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 |
03/07/25 |
6:27 PM |
3200 Chestnut St |
Report of threats |
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03/09/25 |
7:09 AM |
200 S 43rd St |
Physical altercation |
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Auto Theft |
03/08/25 |
9:09 AM |
4000 Locust St |
Vehicle taken |
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03/09/25 |
11:08 PM |
2929 Walnut St |
Secured vehicle taken from garage |
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Fraud |
03/06/25 |
8:56 AM |
3737 Chestnut St |
Complainant defrauded of money by unknown offender |
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Other Offense |
03/09/25 |
5:56 PM |
4200 Spruce St |
Investigate vehicle stop/Arrest |
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Retail Theft |
03/03/25 |
8:19 AM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of consumable goods/Arrest |
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03/05/25 |
8:14 AM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of baked goods |
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03/06/25 |
5:51 AM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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03/06/25 |
8:15 AM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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03/06/25 |
10:47 AM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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03/08/25 |
11:35 AM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft/Arrest |
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03/09/25 |
11:30 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft |
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Theft from Building |
03/03/25 |
1:08 PM |
3737 Walnut St |
Jacket taken from study desk |
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03/03/25 |
4:20 PM |
2930 Chestnut St |
Package taken |
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03/04/25 |
9:42 AM |
3131 Walnut St |
Black laptop case taken from office |
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03/04/25 |
12:33 PM |
3100 Market St |
Theft of money in common area |
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03/06/25 |
2:30 PM |
209 S 33rd St |
Credit cards and currency taken from wallet |
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03/09/25 |
12:26 AM |
3901 Locust Walk |
Laundry taken |
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Theft from Vehicle |
03/03/25 |
1:32 PM |
3550 Market St |
Theft of personal items from unsecured vehicle in parking garage |
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Theft Other |
03/07/25 |
3:40 PM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Report of pocket picking |
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03/09/25 |
3:15 PM |
3200 Chestnut St |
Report of theft |
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Vandalism |
03/07/25 |
12:39 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
Offender wrote on walls and medical equipment |
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 March 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 |
03/03/25 |
11:55 PM |
1229 Markoe St |
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Assault/Arrest |
03/06/25 |
2:41 AM |
4640 Walnut St |
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Rape |
03/06/25 |
9:12 AM |
3400 Blk Civic Center Blvd |
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Robbery |
03/06/25 |
5:33 AM |
36 Farragut 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.