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 December 22-28, 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 December 22-28, 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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Aggravated Assault |
12/22/25 |
11:36 AM |
3600 Market St |
Report of domestic assault and harassment |
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Assault |
12/23/25 |
10:01 AM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Road rage assault incident |
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12/23/25 |
2:59 AM |
51 N 39th St |
Complainant assaulted by offender/Arrest |
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12/25/25 |
8:30 PM |
51 N 39th St |
Complainant assaulted by offender |
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12/26/25 |
3:09 PM |
51 N 39th St |
Threats made to hospital staff by an irate patient |
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12/26/25 |
8:15 AM |
3401 Civic Center Blvd |
Harassment reported |
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Auto Theft |
12/22/25 |
9:13 PM |
215 S 33rd St |
Theft of two secured electric scooters from bike rack |
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12/23/25 |
5:50 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
Theft of an unsecured electric scooter stolen from bike rack |
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Burglary |
12/26/25 |
11:06 AM |
3025 Walnut St |
Burglary reported |
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Other Offense |
12/27/25 |
10:11 AM |
3400 Spruce St |
Domestic verbal argument inside maternity ward; male subject escorted out of building |
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Retail Theft |
12/22/25 |
7:31 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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12/23/25 |
9:17 AM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Retail theft and resisting arrest/Arrest |
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12/23/25 |
6:07 PM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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12/24/25 |
3:46 PM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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12/26/25 |
11:27 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol; offender fled the area |
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12/26/25 |
4:23 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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12/26/25 |
4:07 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft; subject fled the area prior to police arrival |
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12/27/25 |
12:30 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol; offender fled the area |
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12/27/25 |
8:56 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol by repeat offender, who fled the area |
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12/27/25 |
8:37 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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12/28/25 |
4:12 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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Theft from Building |
12/27/25 |
3:50 PM |
3943 Chestnut St |
Theft of a wallet and credit cards from unsecured “employee only” area inside business |
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Theft Other |
12/23/25 |
12:13 PM |
3702 Spruce St |
Theft of a metal table |
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Vandalism |
12/28/25 |
1:35 AM |
3800 Locust Walk |
Unknown person graffitied on the ground of the Generational bridge |
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 with 1 arrest were reported for December 22-28, 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 |
12/23/25 |
10:01 AM |
3400 Blk Civic Center Blvd |
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12/23/25 |
1:12 PM |
125 S 31st St |
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12/23/25 |
9:18 PM |
4718 Chestnut St |
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12/26/25 |
8:14 AM |
3401 Civic Center Blvd |
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12/28/25 |
9:19 AM |
4600 Blk Market St |
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Assault/Arrest |
12/25/25 |
12:05 PM |
S 49th & Locust Sts |
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.