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 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 March 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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Aggravated Assault-Gun |
03/17/25 |
9:24 PM |
4100 Spruce St |
Offender struck complainant with his firearm during a domestic incident |
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03/19/25 |
1:00 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
Unlawful use of firearm towards complainant |
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Assault |
03/18/25 |
9:48 AM |
4200 Market St |
Offender threatened complainant during a road rage incident |
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03/21/25 |
1:00 PM |
3549 Chestnut St |
Complainant was assaulted by an unknown male in the elevator |
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03/21/25 |
9:28 PM |
3900 Spruce St |
Rideshare driver was assaulted by an unknown offender during a verbal altercation |
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Auto Theft |
03/17/25 |
8:29 PM |
3730 Walnut St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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Disorderly Conduct |
03/23/25 |
5:35 AM |
4040-4042 Walnut St |
Disorderly conduct citation |
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Fraud |
03/17/25 |
12:50 PM |
3720 Chestnut St |
Complainant defrauded of money by unknown offender |
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03/19/25 |
10:14 PM |
4247 Locust St |
Charges made to credit card without authorization |
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Other Offense |
03/18/25 |
5:28 PM |
Health Science Dr |
Traffic violation/Arrest |
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Retail Theft |
03/17/25 |
3:27 PM |
3601 Walnut St |
Retail theft of clothing |
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03/17/25 |
9:14 PM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of candy |
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03/18/25 |
12:11 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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03/19/25 |
1:54 AM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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03/19/25 |
6:15 AM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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03/20/25 |
3:25 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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03/20/25 |
1:38 PM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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03/20/25 |
8:01 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol/Arrest |
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03/21/25 |
7:35 AM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of consumables |
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03/21/25 |
12:03 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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03/23/25 |
4:19 PM |
4001 Walnut St |
Retail theft of bottled water |
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Theft from Building |
03/17/25 |
3:19 PM |
3730 Walnut St |
Theft of credit cards from unsecured office |
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03/17/25 |
2:29 PM |
305-307 S 40th St |
Theft of a package from lobby area |
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03/18/25 |
1:43 PM |
4201 Walnut St |
Theft of a package containing shoes |
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03/19/25 |
1:41 PM |
309-311 S 40th St |
Package taken |
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03/20/25 |
2:06 PM |
220 S 33rd St |
Black backpack taken from a lab |
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03/23/25 |
4:47 PM |
51 N 39th St |
Theft of a wallet from hospital room |
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03/23/25 |
3:48 PM |
3925 Walnut St |
Theft of cash from wallet left unattended inside restaurant |
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Theft from Vehicle |
03/18/25 |
8:46 PM |
4200 Chestnut St |
Theft of a purse containing money from secured vehicle |
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03/19/25 |
4:09 PM |
3100 Chestnut St |
Power tools taken from vehicle |
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03/19/25 |
6:09 PM |
3200 Walnut St |
Various items taken from vehicle |
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03/20/25 |
3:31 PM |
129 S 30th St |
Vehicle paperwork taken from middle compartment |
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Vandalism |
03/23/25 |
12:27 AM |
3901 Locust Walk |
Unknown offender poured red wine on complaint’s laundry in the dryer |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 12 incidents were reported for March 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 |
03/18/25 |
1:02 PM |
301 S 34th St |
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03/19/25 |
1:39 PM |
3400 Blk Spruce St |
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Assault |
03/17/25 |
12:55 PM |
S. 43rd & Walnut Sts |
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03/18/25 |
9:50 AM |
3941 Irving St |
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03/18/25 |
1:04 PM |
Locust & S 43rd Sts |
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03/19/25 |
9:02 PM |
4801 Woodland Ave |
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03/20/25 |
11:31 AM |
4301 Chestnut St |
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03/20/25 |
1:27 PM |
4820 Spruce St |
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03/21/25 |
1:00 PM |
3599 Chestnut St |
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03/21/25 |
9:37 PM |
3924 Spruce St |
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03/23/25 |
2:48 PM |
4726 Upland St |
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Rape |
03/22/25 |
2:54 PM |
Unit Blk 43rd 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.