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 8-14, 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 8-14, 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 |
12/12/25 |
11:45 AM |
100 S 40th Street |
Complainant strangled and threatened with a knife/Arrest |
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Assault |
12/10/25 |
4:39 PM |
4210 Chestnut St |
Threats made via text message and web-based social platforms |
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12/13/25 |
9:21 AM |
134 S 34th St |
Threats made to bank staff by customer |
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Auto Theft |
12/10/25 |
6:20 PM |
200 S 40th St |
Theft of unsecured electric bicycle from highway |
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Other Offense |
12/11/25 |
9:28 PM |
4040 Chestnut St |
Offender wanted on warrant/Arrest |
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12/12/25 |
9:52 AM |
3400 Spruce St |
Harrassment by communication |
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Retail Theft |
12/08/25 |
1:52 PM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of consumer goods; offender fled the area |
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12/09/25 |
1:24 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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12/09/25 |
11:42 AM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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12/09/25 |
5:15 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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12/10/25 |
3:01 PM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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12/11/25 |
8:35 PM |
3604 Chesntut St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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12/12/25 |
10:04 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods/Arrest |
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Sex Offense |
12/09/25 |
11:22 AM |
Convention Ave |
Confidential |
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Theft From Building |
12/08/25 |
3:00 PM |
3420 Walnut St |
Fraudulent use of credit cards reported after complainant’s wallet was stolen |
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12/08/25 |
7:56 PM |
4029 Walnut St |
Theft of package from apartment building lobby |
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12/09/25 |
6:06 PM |
3929 Baltimore Ave |
Theft of unsecured package |
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12/10/25 |
2:16 PM |
3907 Spruce St |
Theft of personal property from first-floor lobby |
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12/11/25 |
2:35 PM |
3417 Spruce St |
Theft of computer and tablet from common area |
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12/12/25 |
3:28 PM |
129 S 30th St |
Theft of pipes (dry fire suppression system) from inside parking garage |
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12/12/25 |
8:46 AM |
3451 Walnut St |
Toys stolen from Toys-For-Tots donation box |
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12/12/25 |
1:16 PM |
329 S 42nd St |
Package theft from apartment lobby area |
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Theft Other |
12/10/25 |
11:45 AM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Theft of wallet from purse in restaurant |
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Vandalism |
12/08/25 |
9:01 PM |
3800 Market St |
Vandalism to parked vehicle |
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12/09/25 |
5:59 PM |
207 S 42nd St |
Unknown offender vandalized alleyway with graffiti |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 7 incidents with 1 arrest were reported for December 8-14, 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/Arrest |
12/12/25 |
11:48 AM |
S 40th St and Market St |
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Assault |
12/08/25 |
11:25 AM |
4511 Walnut St |
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12/10/25 |
4:43 PM |
4210 Chestnut St |
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12/10/25 |
4:45 PM |
4644 Spruce St |
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12/12/25 |
11:41 AM |
3400 Spruce St |
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12/13/25 |
9:06 AM |
124 S 34th St |
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12/13/25 |
12:35 PM |
3400 Spruce 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.