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 21-27, 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 21-27, 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 |
04/25/25 |
7:15 AM |
3800 Locust Walk |
Complainant assaulted by BBs from pallet gun; police detained a group of juveniles and released them to their guardians |
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Assault |
04/24/25 |
4:53 PM |
4001 Walnut St |
Complainant was assaulted by an unknown male; suspect stopped and identified |
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04/26/25 |
8:53 PM |
3909 Spruce St |
Offender punched multiple complainants during a verbal altercation/Arrest |
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Auto Theft |
04/21/25 |
2:11 PM |
220 S 33rd St |
Secured scooter taken from bike racks |
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04/26/25 |
8:20 AM |
3400 Spruce St |
Secured e-bike taken from bike rack |
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Bike Theft |
04/22/25 |
10:44 AM |
256 S 37th St |
Theft of a secured bicycle from bike racks |
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04/27/25 |
8:35 PM |
4201 Walnut St |
Unsecured Penn security bicycle taken from outside of location |
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Burglary |
04/21/25 |
8:52 AM |
214 St Marks Sq |
Burglary to an unsecured property under renovation |
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Retail Theft |
04/21/25 |
9:47 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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04/22/25 |
10:47 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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04/23/25 |
1:35 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of food and candy |
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04/23/25 |
6:09 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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04/25/25 |
10:47 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft |
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04/25/25 |
11:30 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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04/26/25 |
8:41 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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04/26/25 |
4:21 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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04/26/25 |
7:18 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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04/26/25 |
12:15 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable godos |
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04/27/25 |
7:08 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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Robbery Retail-Gun |
04/27/25 |
12:51 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail robbery by implied firearm/Arrest |
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Sex Offense |
04/26/25 |
5:08 PM |
Confidential |
Indecent assault/Arrest |
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Theft from Building |
04/21/25 |
7:38 PM |
119 S 31st St |
Package taken from the mailroom area of apartment building |
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04/22/25 |
3:42 PM |
4014 Ludlow St |
Theft of a package containing a digital camera from apartment lobby |
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04/25/25 |
7:48 PM |
231 S 33rd St |
Backpack taken from media room |
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04/25/25 |
8:24 PM |
233 S 33rd St |
Airpods and watch taken from bag |
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04/26/25 |
12:43 AM |
3935 Walnut St |
Bag containing miscellaneous items taken from location |
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04/27/25 |
12:11 PM |
4239 Baltimore Ave |
Theft of a wallet from café checkout counter |
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Theft from Vehicle |
04/26/25 |
11:09 AM |
200 S 42nd St |
Theft of a temporary license plate from parked vehicle |
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Theft Other |
04/23/25 |
2:34 PM |
3600 Walnut St |
Theft of a wallet from backpack worn by complainant |
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04/24/25 |
1:06 PM |
3100 Walnut St |
Theft of multiple running bags containing personal items from softball field |
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04/26/25 |
8:51 PM |
233 S 33rd St |
Theft of a backpack from Franklin Field spectator seating |
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Vandalism |
04/23/25 |
9:01 AM |
113 S 40th St |
Business window vandalized |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 8 incidents were reported for April 21-27, 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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Aggravated Assault |
04/23/25 |
5:12 PM |
S 47th St & Woodland Ave |
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Assault |
04/24/25 |
8:59 AM |
4832 Hazel Ave |
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04/24/25 |
5:17 PM |
4001 Walnut St |
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04/25/25 |
8:31 AM |
200 S 38th St |
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04/26/25 |
1:04 PM |
3609 Chestnut St |
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04/26/25 |
10:17 PM |
4718 Chestnut St |
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Assault/Arrest |
04/26/25 |
10:10 PM |
3901 Spruce St |
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Robbery/Arrest |
04/27/25 |
12:51 PM |
4233 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.