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 August 11-17, 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 August 11-17, 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 |
08/15/25 |
8:32 AM |
200 S 42nd St |
Offender struck complainant with a plastic bottle and fled the area |
|
Auto Theft |
08/12/25 |
9:40 AM |
4000 Pine St |
Theft of a parked motor vehicle from highway |
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08/13/25 |
5:06 PM |
4045 Baltimore Ave |
Theft of a motorized scooter |
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08/13/25 |
5:38 PM |
3320 Smith Walk |
Theft of a motorized scooter |
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08/16/25 |
10:43 AM |
3711 Market St |
Theft of an electric scooter |
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08/17/25 |
12:08 PM |
3300 Market St |
Theft of an unsecured electric scooter from highway |
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Disorderly Conduct |
08/11/25 |
6:47 PM |
3731 Walnut St |
Offender cited for defiant trespass after refusing to leave business |
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08/13/25 |
7:06 PM |
3601 Walnut St |
Subject cited for disorderly conduct |
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Other Offense |
08/15/25 |
7:45 AM |
200 S 41st St |
Pedestrian stop for suspicion of package theft/Arrest |
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Retail Theft |
08/11/25 |
6:43 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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08/11/25 |
8:25 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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08/12/25 |
6:16 AM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft |
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08/14/25 |
12:45 PM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of consumable goods/Arrest |
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08/16/25 |
1:34 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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08/16/25 |
1:00 PM |
4001 Walnut St |
Retail theft of consumable items |
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08/16/25 |
5:01 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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Robbery |
08/15/25 |
12:28 AM |
3600 Ludlow St |
Complainant was robbed by a group of juvenile offenders; 7 involved in incident/Arrests |
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Theft from Building |
08/11/25 |
8:43 AM |
3720 Chestnut St |
Theft of a purse from restaurant |
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08/12/25 |
12:33 PM |
4210 Chestnut St |
Package theft |
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08/13/25 |
3:21 PM |
4046 Chestnut St |
Package theft from inside apartment building |
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08/15/25 |
3:33 PM |
3816 Chestnut St |
Theft of a wallet from backpack inside of a restaurant |
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Theft from Vehicle |
08/14/25 |
10:32 AM |
117 S 43rd St |
Theft of a license plate |
|
Theft Other |
08/13/25 |
6:50 PM |
4240 Chestnut St |
Package theft |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 5 incidents were reported for August 11-17, 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 |
08/15/25 |
9:00 AM |
200 Blk S 42nd St |
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Assault |
08/13/25 |
7:45 PM |
2970 Market St |
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08/15/25 |
6:34 PM |
4100 Blk Chester Ave |
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Robbery |
08/11/25 |
4:49 AM |
4314 Locust St |
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08/14/25 |
2:28 AM |
3000 Blk 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.