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 24-30, 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 24-30, 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 |
03/26/25 |
4:41 PM |
3500 Market St |
Complainant was struck in the face during a road rage incident |
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03/30/25 |
7:45 PM |
4100 Pine St |
Offender involuntarily committed after a domestic assault |
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Auto Theft |
03/24/25 |
8:05 AM |
3901 Locust Walk |
Theft of a secured scooter from outside railing |
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03/24/25 |
7:42 PM |
418 Curie Blvd |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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03/26/25 |
2:49 AM |
200 S 41st St |
Complainant’s scooter was taken from bike rack, then recovered by Penn Police |
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03/27/25 |
3:57 PM |
119 S 31st St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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03/29/25 |
10:33 AM |
4200 Spruce St |
Vehicle taken from highway |
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Other Offense |
03/26/25 |
2:31 PM |
3900 Chestnut St |
Suspect in retail theft on active warrant/Arrest |
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03/26/25 |
10:38 PM |
3935 Walnut St |
Radio call for disturbance/Arrest |
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Retail Theft |
03/25/25 |
4:06 AM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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03/25/25 |
9:16 AM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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03/27/25 |
9:47 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft |
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03/28/25 |
12:16 PM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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03/28/25 |
11:45 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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03/29/25 |
9:18 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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03/29/25 |
9:46 AM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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03/30/25 |
10:36 AM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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Sex Offense |
03/30/25 |
11:59 PM |
Confidential |
Confidential |
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Theft from Building |
03/27/25 |
3:36 PM |
4258 Chestnut St |
Package taken from location |
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03/27/25 |
9:20 PM |
415 Curie Blvd |
Skateboard taken from hallway |
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03/28/25 |
12:16 PM |
3600 Spruce St |
Theft of a mason jar containing money from lobby area |
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03/28/25 |
4:57 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
Theft of money and credit cards in wallet left in desk drawer |
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03/28/25 |
9:08 AM |
51 N 39th St |
Theft of money from unattended backpack in hospital room |
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03/28/25 |
4:13 PM |
3231 Walnut St |
Theft of a purse and contents from the lobby area |
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03/28/25 |
4:28 PM |
3941 Irving St |
Black jacket taken from chair |
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03/29/25 |
7:01 PM |
2930 Chestnut St |
Theft of a package containing headphones |
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03/29/25 |
8:04 AM |
51 N 39th St |
Cell phone taken from security screening area |
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03/30/25 |
9:42 AM |
3900 Chestnut St |
Theft of entryway of residence |
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Theft Other |
03/30/25 |
10:51 AM |
3730 Walnut St |
Theft of a first aid bag from unattended MERT bicycle |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 3 incidents were reported for March 24-30, 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 |
03/28/25 |
7:34 PM |
4211 Sansom St |
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Assault |
03/26/25 |
4:41 PM |
3550 Market St |
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03/28/25 |
4:26 PM |
3609 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.