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 14-20, 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 14-20, 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 |
04/14/25 |
6:48 PM |
4000 Pine St |
Unknown offender threw a cup containing fluid at complainant |
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04/15/25 |
8:55 PM |
100 S 40th St |
Simple assault on highway |
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04/16/25 |
12:34 PM |
100 S 40th St |
Complainant was punched randomly by an unknown offender on the highway |
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04/18/25 |
10:50 AM |
4000 Chestnut St |
Domestic incident on highway; both parties separated and given information on how to obtain a PFA |
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Auto Theft |
04/14/25 |
3:39 PM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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04/14/25 |
8:15 PM |
3401 Civic Center Blvd |
Report of an e-bike theft |
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04/14/25 |
9:37 PM |
4000 Market St |
Report of an e-bike theft |
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04/15/25 |
4:43 AM |
210 S 34th St |
Attempted theft of the bait scooter/Arrest |
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04/15/25 |
8:50 PM |
4000 Walnut St |
Theft of an unsecured electric bicycle from highway |
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04/17/25 |
6:22 AM |
3800 Powelton Ave |
Vehicle taken |
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04/17/25 |
3:52 PM |
3330 Walnut St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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04/18/25 |
10:39 AM |
233 S 33rd St |
Theft of a secured electric scooter from behind Franklin Field |
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04/18/25 |
8:30 PM |
210 S 34th St |
Bait scooter theft; offender found short distance from the scene/Arrest |
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04/20/25 |
8:43 PM |
4100 Pine St |
Theft of a parked motor vehicle from highway |
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Bike Theft |
04/16/25 |
6:27 AM |
3400 Spruce St |
Secured bike taken from bike rack |
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04/16/25 |
3:31 PM |
3730 Walnut St |
Theft of a secured bicycle from outside of building |
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Burglary |
04/18/25 |
10:48 AM |
3611 Walnut St |
Employee reported a burglary at the restaurant after hours; no signs of forced entry |
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Disorderly Conduct |
04/15/25 |
11:09 PM |
3401 Grays Ferry Ave |
Offender cited for trespassing on Pennovations property/Arrest |
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Fraud |
04/17/25 |
8:58 PM |
3925 Walnut St |
Complainant defrauded of money by unknown offender |
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Other Offense |
04/18/25 |
2:38 AM |
210 S 34th St |
Radio call for suspicious person tampering with locks on bait scooter; outstanding warrant/Arrest |
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Retail Theft |
04/14/25 |
9:05 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Report of a retail theft |
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04/15/25 |
8:25 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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04/16/25 |
12:56 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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04/16/25 |
11:08 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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04/18/25 |
8:01 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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04/18/25 |
9:00 AM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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04/19/25 |
9:08 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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Theft from Building |
04/19/25 |
3:38 PM |
3200 Chestnut St |
Theft of a package containing food from lobby/mail area |
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Theft from Vehicle |
04/15/25 |
9:46 AM |
3300 Walnut St |
Backpack and various items taken from vehicle |
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04/15/25 |
10:08 AM |
3300 Walnut St |
Front passenger side window broken/power tools taken from vehicle |
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04/17/25 |
6:52 AM |
300 S 34th St |
Money and various forms of identification taken from vehicle |
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Theft Other |
04/18/25 |
12:46 PM |
329 S 42nd St |
Unsecured package taken |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 5 incidents were reported for April 14-20, 2025 by the 18th District, covering the Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue.
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Crime Category |
Date |
T:ime |
Location |
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Assault |
04/14/25 |
7:10 PM |
4000 Pine St |
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04/15/25 |
11:54 AM |
Paschall & Grays Ferry Ave |
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04/15/25 |
8:56 PM |
104 S 40th St |
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04/16/25 |
1:21 PM |
100 S 40th St |
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04/18/25 |
11:10 AM |
4002 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.