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 25-31, 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 25-31, 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 |
08/26/25 |
11:28 PM |
4100 Chestnut St |
Unknown offender punched complainant in the face |
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08/29/25 |
12:01 PM |
249 S 36th St |
Threatening email sent to Penn Admissions Office |
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08/31/25 |
9:27 PM |
3900 Walnut St |
Complainant sprayed with chemical agent during verbal argument with a driver |
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Auto Theft |
08/25/25 |
1:31 PM |
4210 Chestnut St |
Theft of a secured electric scooter from inside garage |
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08/25/25 |
4:20 PM |
4210 Chestnut St |
Theft of a secured electric scooter from inside apartment building’s garage |
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08/26/25 |
3:20 PM |
233 S 33rd St |
Theft of a secured electric scooter from bike racks |
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08/27/25 |
8:07 AM |
3820 Locust Walk |
Theft of a secured electric bicycle from bike racks |
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Bike Theft |
08/26/25 |
3:59 AM |
3500 Woodland Walk |
Theft of a secured Penn Security bicycle from bike racks |
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08/28/25 |
10:58 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Theft of a secured bicycle stolen from apartment building’s garage |
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08/28/25 |
2:26 PM |
4233 Chesnut St |
Theft of a secured bicycle stolen from inside apartment building’s garage |
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Other Offense |
08/25/25 |
10:30 PM |
4000 Spruce St |
Offender eluded police after attempting a theft/Arrest |
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Retail Theft |
08/26/25 |
10:47 AM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of consumable goods/Arrest |
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08/28/25 |
8:52 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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08/29/25 |
6:17 AM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of consumable goods/Arrest |
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Sex Offense |
08/30/25 |
12:54 AM |
Confidential |
Confidential |
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Theft from Building |
08/25/25 |
7:52 AM |
3901 Locust Walk |
Theft of a large plant from lounge area |
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08/26/25 |
4:27 PM |
209 S 33rd St |
Theft of student’s backpack containing cell phone and other items from inside classroom |
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08/28/25 |
12:16 AM |
51 N 39th St |
Theft of two packages from loading dock |
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08/29/25 |
10:36 AM |
4046 Chestnut St |
Theft of a package containing furniture from apartment lobby |
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Theft from Vehicle |
08/29/25 |
11:53 AM |
3300 Walnut St |
Generator taken from secured parked vehicle on highway |
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Theft Other |
08/26/25 |
4:16 PM |
4040 Spruce St |
Multiple packages stolen from complainant’s porch |
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08/27/25 |
8:28 AM |
51 N 39th St |
Theft of a refrigerator from loading dock 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: 6 incidents were reported for August 25-31, 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 |
08/25/25 |
5:09 AM |
4800 Blk Pine St |
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08/25/25 |
12:53 PM |
4700 Blk Locust St |
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08/31/25 |
9:45 PM |
3900 Blk Walnut St |
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Assault |
08/25/25 |
3:15 PM |
220 S 47th St |
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08/26/25 |
11:49 PM |
4100 Blk Chestnut St |
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Rape |
08/31/25 |
8:32 PM |
200 Blk S Ithan 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.