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 May 12-18, 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 May 12-18, 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 |
05/17/25 |
10:13 PM |
3900 Locust Walk |
Four unknown juvenile offenders struck complainant in the face with a closed fist |
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05/18/25 |
10:45 PM |
4000 Sansom St |
Complainant shoved in the back by unknown offender |
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Auto Theft |
05/15/25 |
5:04 PM |
3400 Market St |
Theft of a parked motorcycle from highway |
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Bike Theft |
05/13/25 |
6:20 PM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Secured bicycle taken from bike racks |
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05/14/25 |
10:12 PM |
100 S 40th St |
Secured bicycle taken from outside of building |
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Burglary |
05/18/25 |
11:29 AM |
3931 Walnut St |
Two offenders forced entry into shed and took multiple items |
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Fraud |
05/13/25 |
10:53 AM |
4028 Walnut St |
Complainant defrauded of gift cards by two unknown offenders |
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05/14/25 |
3:39 PM |
4200 Ludlow St |
Complainant defrauded of money by unknown offender |
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Harassment |
05/12/25 |
12:14 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
Complainant received unwanted text messages from known offender |
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Retail Theft |
05/12/25 |
11:26 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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05/13/25 |
7:46 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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05/14/25 |
2:06 PM |
3925 Walnut St |
Retail theft of multiple items from store/Arrest |
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05/14/25 |
10:05 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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05/14/25 |
10:29 PM |
3925 Walnut St |
Retail theft |
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05/18/25 |
11:20 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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Sex Offense |
05/15/25 |
3:56 AM |
Confidential |
Unknown offender exposed himself |
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Theft from Building |
05/12/25 |
5:05 PM |
3601 Market St |
Digital camera delivered to location taken |
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Theft Other |
05/12/25 |
8:45 PM |
4113 Pine St |
Package containing sunglasses taken from porch |
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05/16/25 |
9:54 AM |
3600 Sansom St |
Wallet taken from living room lobby area |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 11 incidents were reported for May 12-18, 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 |
05/12/25 |
1:06 AM |
4700 Blk Chestnut St |
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05/12/25 |
7:21 PM |
4200 Chester Ave |
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05/17/25 |
9:09 PM |
4309 Locust St |
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Assault |
05/12/25 |
5:11 PM |
510 S 48th St |
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05/13/25 |
8:31 PM |
4618 Chester Ave |
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05/17/25 |
10:41 PM |
3900 Blk Locust Walk |
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05/18/25 |
2:02 PM |
209 S 33rd St |
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05/18/25 |
6:09 PM |
4000 Blk Market St |
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05/18/25 |
10:54 PM |
3945 Chestnut St |
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Robbery |
05/14/25 |
11:07 PM |
4600 Blk Walnut St |
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05/15/25 |
10:07 PM |
4418 Spruce 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.