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 June 2-8, 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 June 2-8, 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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Arson |
06/06/25 |
11:12 AM |
3000 South St |
Fire reported to Penn Police; fire marshall declared the fire an arson; SWDD notified |
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Assault |
06/03/25 |
6:14 AM |
240 S 40th St |
Complainant struck by unknown offender |
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06/06/25 |
12:10 PM |
3410 Civic Center Blvd |
Domestic assault |
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Auto Theft |
06/04/25 |
7:14 PM |
255 S 38th St |
Theft of a secured electric scooter from bike racks |
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Bike Theft |
06/03/25 |
12:11 AM |
3417 Spruce St |
Theft of a secured bicycle from bike racks |
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Other Offense |
06/02/25 |
4:35 PM |
4300 Locust St |
Pedestrian stop/warrant Arrest |
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06/05/25 |
1:59 AM |
200 S 42nd St |
Suspicious activity/warrant Arrest |
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Retail Theft |
06/03/25 |
12:43 AM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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06/03/25 |
7:41 AM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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06/04/25 |
12:57 PM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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06/05/25 |
1:22 AM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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06/05/25 |
6:33 AM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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06/05/25 |
7:12 PM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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06/08/25 |
5:30 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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06/08/25 |
5:51 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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Robbery |
06/04/25 |
1:20 AM |
3600 Sansom St |
Strong arm robbery of a phone/Arrest |
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06/08/25 |
9:22 PM |
4000 Baltimore Ave |
Complainant was robbed by a group of juveniles who fled the area |
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Theft from Building |
06/02/25 |
8:48 AM |
3901 Locust Walk |
Contracted employee took supplies from caged storage area |
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06/02/25 |
12:44 PM |
3600 Chestnut St |
Theft of a package containing clothing from lobby area |
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06/02/25 |
1:30 PM |
3501 Sansom St |
Computer monitor taken from conference room |
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06/02/25 |
1:58 PM |
4239 Baltimore Ave |
Theft of a wallet from café |
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06/03/25 |
11:04 AM |
329 S 42nd St |
Theft of a bicycle from common area in basement |
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06/05/25 |
9:18 PM |
3680 Walnut St |
Theft of a laptop from backpack in common area |
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Theft from Vehicle |
06/03/25 |
2:17 PM |
200 S 37th St |
Theft of a backpack from vehicle parked on highway |
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Theft Other |
06/03/25 |
6:00 PM |
4101 Pine St |
Theft of a package |
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06/05/25 |
5:32 PM |
4054 Irving St |
Theft of a package containing a rug from apartment building |
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06/06/25 |
2:39 PM |
51 N 39th St |
Theft of a credit card from wallet from patient’s room |
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Vandalism |
06/03/25 |
4:56 AM |
3130 Walnut St |
Offender threw a rock at the complainant’s car, causing damage to the rear passenger door |
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06/07/25 |
11:15 PM |
4200 Sansom St |
Multiple DPS emergency phones 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 June 2-8, 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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Assault |
06/03/25 |
6:14 PM |
4806 Market St |
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06/06/25 |
6:14 AM |
240 S 40th St |
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06/06/25 |
12:14 PM |
3400 Blk Civic Center Blvd |
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06/06/25 |
4:18 PM |
4510 Linmore Ave |
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06/07/25 |
12:09 PM |
4813 Chester Ave |
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Robbery/Arrest |
06/04/25 |
1:52 AM |
3600 Blk Sansom St |
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Robbery |
06/08/25 |
9:46 PM |
S 40th St & Baltimore Ave |
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.