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 28-May 4, 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 28-May 4, 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 |
05/03/25 |
5:40 PM |
4000 Baltimore Ave |
Domestic incident |
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Assault |
04/30/25 |
8:09 AM |
3300 Chestnut St |
Unknown offender threw coffee at complainant |
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05/02/25 |
9:18 AM |
3401 Chestnut St |
Complainant was spit on by an unknown offender |
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Auto Theft |
04/28/25 |
4:52 PM |
209 S 33rd St |
Secured scooter taken from outside of building |
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04/30/25 |
10:43 AM |
4209 Sansom St |
Theft of a secured electric bicycle from porch of residence |
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05/02/25 |
7:30 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
Secured electric bicycle taken from bike racks |
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Burglary |
04/29/25 |
9:43 PM |
3600 Sansom St |
Complainant reported that items were missing from his locked hotel room |
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Disorderly Conduct |
05/04/25 |
7:15 AM |
51 N 39th St |
Disorderly conduct/Arrest |
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Retail Theft |
04/28/25 |
8:43 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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04/29/25 |
9:14 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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04/29/25 |
5:42 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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05/02/25 |
2:18 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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05/02/25 |
6:18 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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05/03/25 |
6:30 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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Robbery Retail |
04/30/25 |
1:47 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail robbery of alcohol by knife |
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Theft from Building |
04/28/25 |
7:26 AM |
51 N 39th St |
Laptop computer taken from locker in Cupp building |
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04/28/25 |
4:26 PM |
240 S 31st St |
Unsecured bike taken from locker room |
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04/28/25 |
5:36 PM |
3409 Walnut St |
Headphones taken from table inside of common area |
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04/28/25 |
5:06 PM |
3650 Chestnut St |
Comsumable goods taken from coffee room |
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04/30/25 |
5:23 PM |
4210 Chestnut St |
Package delivered to common area taken |
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Theft from Vehicle |
04/30/25 |
11:08 AM |
200 S 40th St |
License plate taken from vehicle parked on highway |
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Theft Other |
04/28/25 |
2:20 PM |
3932 Pine St |
Package containing clothing taken from porch of residence |
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05/02/25 |
2:26 PM |
425 University Ave |
Plant and orange planter taken from rear of building |
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05/03/25 |
12:15 PM |
3805 Locust Walk |
Theft of a cellphone from bag left on sidewalk |
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Vandalism |
04/30/25 |
3:46 PM |
4200 Pine St |
Unknown offender spray painted interior and exterior of vehicles parked on highway |
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05/01/25 |
6:44 PM |
3800 Locust Walk |
Toilet paper holder 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: 7 incidents were reported for April 28-May 4, 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 |
05/01/25 |
8:49 PM |
4620 Locust St |
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05/03/25 |
5:40 PM |
4033 Baltimore Ave |
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Assault |
04/30/25 |
12:52 PM |
3317 Chestnut St |
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05/02/25 |
10:52 AM |
3401 Chestnut St |
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05/04/25 |
12:57 AM |
4624 Spruce St |
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Robbery |
04/28/25 |
8:22 PM |
4600 Blk Market St |
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04/30/25 |
1:48 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.