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 15-21, 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 15-21, 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 |
12/15/25 |
12:49 PM |
100 S 40th Street |
Complainant was assaulted by an unknown subject who fled the area |
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12/18/25 |
11:02 AM |
3737 Market St |
Complainant was struck in the face by an unknown offender |
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12/21/25 |
5:05 AM |
1 Convention Ave |
Assault by subject, who was transported to 18th district CCTC for processing after being medically cleared/Arrest |
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Auto Theft |
12/20/25 |
11:03 PM |
3701 Walnut St |
Theft of a secured electric scooter from bike rack |
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Disorderly Conduct |
12/19/25 |
4:15 PM |
3400 Walnut St |
Pedestrian struck by vehicle, no injuries reported; driver cited for disorderly conduct |
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Fraud |
12/17/25 |
2:13 PM |
215 S 39th St |
Bank fraud reported |
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Other Offense |
12/17/25 |
7:30 AM |
3101 Walnut St |
Subject trespassed on University property/Arrest (cited and released) |
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Purse Snatch |
12/19/25 |
12:07 PM |
400 S 43rd St |
Purse snatching of an iPhone with wallet attachment |
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Retail Theft |
12/15/25 |
8:59 PM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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12/18/25 |
5:19 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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Sex Offense |
12/17/25 |
10:38 AM |
Confidential |
Confidential |
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Theft from Building |
12/15/25 |
4:52 PM |
380 University Ave |
Theft of airpods taken from lounge area |
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12/16/25 |
7:05 PM |
3130 Walnut St |
Theft of wallets/credit cards from inside unsecured office |
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12/17/25 |
3:01 PM |
3409 Walnut St |
Theft of a cellphone from unsecured location |
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12/19/25 |
1:05 PM |
51 N 39th St |
Theft of airpods and charging case from waiting room |
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Theft Other |
12/16/25 |
8:59 AM |
4015 Pine St |
Package theft from complainant’s front porch |
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Vandalism |
12/18/25 |
6:45 PM |
425 University Ave |
Reported vandalism on retention wall |
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12/19/25 |
11:50 AM |
3700 Spruce St |
Unknown persons broke a door leading to a construction site in basement |
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 15-21, 2025 by the 18th District, covering the Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue.
|
Crime Category |
Date |
Time |
Location |
|
Assault |
12/15/25 |
12:50 PM |
108 S 40th St |
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12/15/25 |
1:13 PM |
S 42nd & Walnut Sts |
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12/16/25 |
7:03 PM |
S 49th St & Warrington Ave |
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12/19/25 |
9:04 AM |
22 S 45th St |
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Assault/Arrest |
12/21/25 |
5:59 AM |
1 Convention Ave |
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Rape |
12/17/25 |
11:53 AM |
100 Blk S 39th 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.