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 31-April 6, 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 31-April 6, 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 |
04/02/25 |
10:03 PM |
3935 Walnut St |
Complainant assaulted with a chair by three unknown offenders |
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04/04/25 |
6:07 PM |
3400 Ludlow St |
Aggravated assault |
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Assault |
04/06/25 |
2:54 PM |
3600 Spruce St |
Two juvenile offenders struck complainant in the back with a construction cone |
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04/06/25 |
6:14 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Allied guard assaulted by male offender |
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04/06/25 |
10:06 AM |
3401 Civic Center Blvd |
Report of harassment |
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Auto Theft |
03/31/25 |
12:57 PM |
3600 Spruce St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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04/01/25 |
6:29 PM |
3600 Civic Center Blvd |
Parked motor vehicle taken from highway |
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04/01/25 |
3:54 PM |
380 University Ave |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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04/01/25 |
6:41 PM |
210 S 34th St |
Secured scooter taken from loading dock |
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04/04/25 |
8:27 PM |
4000 Spruce St |
Report of a motor vehicle theft |
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04/05/25 |
1:53 PM |
4100 Spruce St |
Report of motor vehicle theft |
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Bike Theft |
03/31/25 |
6:45 PM |
51 N 39th St |
Theft of an unsecured bicycle from bike racks |
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04/04/25 |
3:15 PM |
3333 Walnut St |
Bike and cable lock taken from location |
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Fraud |
04/03/25 |
3:54 PM |
4247 Locust St |
Purchases made on credit card without authorization |
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Retail Theft |
04/01/25 |
8:37 AM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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04/02/25 |
4:28 AM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of consumables |
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04/02/25 |
12:19 AM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of consumables |
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04/03/25 |
8:34 PM |
3330 Market St |
Report of a retail theft |
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04/04/25 |
5:17 PM |
3330 Market St |
Report of a retail theft |
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04/04/25 |
7:25 AM |
3330 Market St |
Report of a retail theft |
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04/05/25 |
5:37 AM |
3330 Market St |
Report of a retail theft |
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04/05/25 |
12:09 AM |
3330 Market St |
Report of a retail theft |
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Robbery-Gun |
03/31/25 |
2:17 PM |
4000 Market St |
Complainant was robbed of $1,000 by two unknown males, one with a firearm |
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04/01/25 |
10:40 PM |
3565 Sansom St |
Complainants were robbed by implied firearm by two unknown offenders |
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Theft from Building |
04/01/25 |
5:15 PM |
3820 Locust Walk |
Consumable goods delivered to location taken |
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04/02/25 |
5:34 PM |
3600 Sansom St |
Backpack taken from office |
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04/04/25 |
1:36 AM |
3935 Walnut St |
iPhone taken from table |
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04/04/25 |
12:07 PM |
3141 Chestnut St |
Report of theft from a building |
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04/04/25 |
12:26 PM |
210 S 34th St |
3D printer owned by complainant taken from computer lab |
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04/05/25 |
11:49 AM |
4133 Chestnut St |
Report of theft from a building |
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04/06/25 |
1:30 PM |
4247 Locust St |
Report of theft from a building |
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Theft from Vehicle |
04/01/25 |
8:07 PM |
3900 Locust Walk |
Complainant’s backpack taken/Arrest |
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04/03/25 |
2:00 AM |
51 N 39th St |
Report of theft from a vehicle |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 6 incidents were reported for March 31-April 6, 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 |
04/02/25 |
10:23 PM |
3935 Walnut St |
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Assault |
03/31/25 |
1:00 PM |
2970 Market St |
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03/31/25 |
7:59 PM |
1363 S 46th St |
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03/31/25 |
10:00 PM |
3401 Civic Center Blvd |
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Rape |
03/31/25 |
12:53 PM |
3900 Blk Walnut St |
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Robbery |
03/31/25 |
2:18 PM |
4026 Market 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.