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 November 17-23, 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 November 17-23, 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 |
11/17/25 |
11:40 AM |
3800 Walnut St |
PPA Officer assaulted on highway/Arrest |
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11/17/25 |
11:14 PM |
3900 Locust Walk |
Complainant was assaulted by a suspect on the highway |
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Auto Theft |
11/18/25 |
5:31 AM |
240 S 40th St |
Bait scooter taken from bike rack/Arrest |
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11/19/25 |
10:12 AM |
3400 Spruce St |
Theft of a secured electric scooter from bike rack |
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11/19/25 |
12:42 PM |
3440 Market St |
Theft of an unsecured electric bike |
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11/20/25 |
8:29 AM |
3817 Spruce St |
Theft of a secured electric scooter from bike rack |
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Bike Theft |
11/18/25 |
1:54 PM |
3600 Walnut St |
Theft of a secured bicycle taken from bike rack |
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Disorderly Conduct |
11/22/25 |
9:29 PM |
4000 Sansom St |
Disorderly conduct by juvenile/Arrest |
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Other Offense |
11/22/25 |
1:50 AM |
3817 Spruce St |
Offender endangered welfare of a child/Arrest |
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11/22/25 |
12:58 PM |
4042-4044 Chestnut St |
Offender stopped for trespassing on an active warrant/Arrest |
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Retail Theft |
11/17/25 |
6:44 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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11/18/25 |
11:01 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol; offender fled the area |
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11/20/25 |
3:16 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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11/22/25 |
9:20 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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11/23/25 |
5:50 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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Robbery |
11/21/25 |
8:31 AM |
51 N 39th St |
Strong arm robbery by known subject |
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11/21/25 |
7:21 PM |
200 S 39th St |
A group of offenders stole headphones from complaint’s head |
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11/21/25 |
10:43 PM |
3700 Locust Walk |
A group of offenders stole headphones from complaint’s head |
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Robbery-Gun |
11/22/25 |
4:09 AM |
4000 Sansom St |
Robbery attempt (implied gun) on highway; offender fled the area |
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Theft from Building |
11/18/25 |
2:29 PM |
108 S 40th St |
Theft of jewelry from women’s bathroom |
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11/18/25 |
6:25 PM |
4101 Spruce St |
Report of package theft from apartment building’s lobby mailbox area |
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11/20/25 |
12:19 PM |
3565 Sansom St |
Theft of a card wallet from unattended backpack in common area |
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11/20/25 |
6:23 PM |
2930 Chestnut St |
Theft of a package containing clothing from mailroom |
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Theft Other |
11/18/25 |
4:32 PM |
25 N 38th St |
Theft of a secured electric scooter stolen from bike rack |
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11/21/25 |
7:48 PM |
4040 Baltimore Ave |
Theft of a package from porch of apartment building |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 15 incidents were reported for November 17-23, 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 |
11/17/25 |
11:33 AM |
3800 Blk Walnut St |
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11/19/25 |
6:46 PM |
126 S 45th St |
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11/22/25 |
12:33 AM |
1236 S Markoe St |
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11/22/25 |
1:13 AM |
1224 S Markoe St |
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11/22/25 |
2:35 AM |
1228 S Markoe St |
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Assault |
11/17/25 |
5:02 PM |
4739 Osage Ave |
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11/18/25 |
12:23 AM |
3900 Blk Locust Walk |
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11/21/25 |
3:24 PM |
4800 Blk Chestnut St |
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11/22/25 |
3:46 PM |
4034 Ludlow St |
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11/22/25 |
5:37 PM |
4636 Walnut St |
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11/23/25 |
2:33 AM |
1 Convention Ave |
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Rape |
11/20/25 |
1:58 PM |
400 Blk University Ave |
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Robbery |
11/21/25 |
7:50 PM |
215 S 39th St |
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11/21/25 |
10:57 PM |
3730 Walnut St |
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11/22/25 |
4:41 AM |
S 40th & Sansom 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.