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 July 28-August 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 July 28-August 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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Assault |
07/28/25 |
5:02 PM |
100 S 40th St |
Complainant assaulted by a group of juveniles |
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07/29/25 |
8:10 PM |
3811 Walnut St |
Unknown offender sprayed complainant in the face with an unknown substance |
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08/01/25 |
9:40 PM |
3900 Chestnut St |
Complainant was punched in the face by an unknown offender in a group |
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Auto Theft |
07/29/25 |
1:17 PM |
3401 Civic Center Blvd |
Theft of a secured scooter from bike racks |
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07/30/25 |
9:12 PM |
3200 Market St |
Theft of a motorized scooter |
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08/01/25 |
4:37 AM |
3100 Market St |
Theft of a parked motor vehicle from highway with keys inside |
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08/01/25 |
9:45 PM |
423 Guardian Dr |
Theft of a secured electric bicycle from outside of location |
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08/02/25 |
10:58 AM |
Steve Murray Way |
Theft of a parked motor vehicle from highway |
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Bike Theft |
07/29/25 |
1:15 PM |
3401 Civic Center Blvd |
Theft of a secured bicycle |
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08/02/25 |
7:55 PM |
3900 Walnut St |
Theft of an unsecured bicycle |
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Burglary |
07/28/25 |
8:35 AM |
215 S 33rd St |
Unknown offender forced entry forced entry into the equipment storage room and took multiple boxes of items |
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Harassment |
07/29/25 |
3:41 PM |
4237 Walnut St |
Harassment |
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Other Offense |
07/30/25 |
6:51 PM |
4001 Walnut St |
Active warrant out of central detectives for subject/Arrest |
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Retail Theft |
07/29/25 |
9:35 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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07/29/25 |
11:06 AM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft |
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07/29/25 |
8:09 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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07/30/25 |
2:58 PM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of consumables |
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07/31/25 |
6:09 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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08/02/25 |
6:23 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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08/02/25 |
9:02 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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08/03/25 |
12:43 AM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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08/03/25 |
12:07 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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08/04/25 |
7:39 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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Robbery-Retail |
08/03/25 |
4:17 PM |
3925 Walnut St |
Offender brandished a knife during a retail theft, positive ID from a store employee/Arrest |
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Sex Offense |
08/01/25 |
3:25 PM |
Confidential |
Confidential |
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Theft from Building |
07/28/25 |
1:45 PM |
240 S 40th St |
Theft of a wallet from employee common workspace area |
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07/28/25 |
7:13 PM |
4200 Ludlow St |
Theft of clothes from dryer in laundry room |
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07/29/25 |
7:28 PM |
3820 Locust Walk |
Package theft |
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08/02/25 |
10:50 AM |
51 N 41st St |
Theft of a laptop from employee locker |
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08/02/25 |
5:37 PM |
307 S 41st St |
Theft of a bicycle from common area in apartment building |
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Theft from Vehicle |
08/02/25 |
7:50 AM |
4200 Walnut St |
Theft of a license plate from vehicle |
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Theft Other |
07/30/25 |
10:14 AM |
3820 Locust Walk |
Stolen cellphone from dorm room |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 10 incidents were reported for July 28-August 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 |
07/29/25 |
9:19 PM |
3800 Walnut St |
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08/01/25 |
10:26 PM |
S 40th & Chestnut Sts |
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Assault |
07/28/25 |
5:45 PM |
4001 Walnut St |
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08/01/25 |
3:50 PM |
2970 Market St |
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Robbery |
08/03/25 |
4:35 PM |
3925 Walnut St |
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Terroristic Threats |
07/29/25 |
3:28 AM |
116 S 46th St |
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08/03/25 |
4:10 PM |
4515 Osage 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.