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 April 7-13, 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 April 7-13, 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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Auto Theft |
04/07/25 |
5:16 PM |
4200 Baltimore Ave |
Vehicle taken from highway |
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04/08/25 |
12:45 PM |
219 S 33rd St |
Electric scooter taken from location |
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04/09/25 |
1:55 PM |
3330 Walnut St |
Secured e-bike taken from bike rack |
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04/09/25 |
6:57 PM |
210 S 34th St |
Secured e-bike taken from bike rack |
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04/13/25 |
4:40 PM |
122 S 43rd St |
Secured e-bike taken from railing |
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04/13/25 |
6:30 PM |
3535 Market St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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Bike Theft |
04/07/25 |
2:21 PM |
380 University Ave |
Secured bike taken from location |
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04/08/25 |
4:30 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
Secured bike taken from bike rack |
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Fraud |
04/13/25 |
9:48 PM |
3600 Chestnut St |
Unknown offender threatened to release images of complainant unless money was exchanged |
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Retail Theft |
04/07/25 |
2:26 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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04/07/25 |
3:35 PM |
3741 Walnut St |
Retail theft of iPhone |
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04/07/25 |
3:28 PM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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04/07/25 |
3:49 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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04/07/25 |
9:23 PM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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04/08/25 |
10:51 AM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of consumable goods/Arrest |
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04/09/25 |
1:31 AM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of consumables |
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04/10/25 |
4:31 PM |
4001 Walnut St |
Retail theft of hygiene products |
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04/11/25 |
8:29 PM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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Theft from Building |
04/07/25 |
2:11 PM |
119 S 31st St |
Theft of package from mailroom |
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04/08/25 |
5:57 PM |
3200 Chestnut St |
Theft of a wallet from restaurant |
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04/10/25 |
11:10 AM |
3730 Walnut St |
Theft of a peacoat from classroom |
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04/10/25 |
4:13 PM |
3535 Market St |
Complainant’s wallet was taken from her office |
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04/12/25 |
6:48 PM |
3180 Chestnut St |
Secured bicycle taken from parking garage |
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04/12/25 |
8:22 PM |
3701 Walnut St |
Theft of a jacket from a locker inside of the men’s locker room |
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Vandalism |
04/12/25 |
6:57 PM |
113 S 40th St |
Broken glass door |
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 April 7-13, 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/Arrest |
04/10/25 |
9:42 PM |
4400 Walnut St |
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04/13/25 |
9:55 PM |
4300 Blk Chestnut St |
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Assault |
04/09/25 |
10:18 AM |
1229 S Markoe St |
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04/10/25 |
5:28 PM |
4314 Locust St |
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04/12/25 |
12:23 AM |
1 Convention Ave |
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Robbery |
04/12/25 |
11:09 AM |
4300 Blk 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.