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 September 29-October 5, 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 September 29-October 5, 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 |
10/01/25 |
4:04 PM |
4000 Ludlow St |
Assault on police attempting to break up several fights at the same time |
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10/04/25 |
4:51 PM |
3100 Walnut St |
Domestic aggravated assault/Arrest |
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Assault |
09/29/25 |
1:52 PM |
4000 Locust St |
Offender assaulted a female complainant at a bus stop; offender stopped and identified |
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09/29/25 |
9:57 PM |
3600 Chestnut St |
Assault reported after complainant was sprayed in the face with a fire extinguisher |
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09/30/25 |
4:30 AM |
3800 Spruce St |
Simple assault; offender fled area in a vehicle |
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10/01/25 |
9:42 AM |
3800 Market St |
Simple assault committed by an unknown male; offender fled the area |
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10/01/25 |
7:26 PM |
3945 Chestnut St |
Unknown offender struck complainant in the back of the head and fled |
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10/02/25 |
7:38 AM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Report of simple assault after two subjects got into a physical altercation over a minor automobile accident |
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10/02/25 |
4:58 PM |
3400 Ludlow St |
Domestic assault |
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10/05/25 |
8:32 PM |
4000 Market St |
Complainant was assaulted by a group of offenders who fled the area |
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10/05/25 |
9:49 PM |
4100 Chestnut St |
Complainant was assaulted by offenders who fled the area |
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10/05/25 |
4:02 PM |
1 Convention Ave |
Offender struck hospital security officer/Arrest |
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Auto Theft |
10/02/25 |
12:20 PM |
3335 Woodland Walk |
Theft of a secured electric scooter from bike rack |
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10/02/25 |
5:24 PM |
37 S 40th St |
Theft of a secured electric scooter from in front of a business |
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10/02/25 |
8:30 PM |
3600 Filbert St |
Theft of a secured electric bike |
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10/03/25 |
10:22 PM |
3925 Walnut St |
Theft of a secured electric scooter from a bike rack |
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Disorderly Conduct |
10/01/25 |
4:18 PM |
3935 Walnut St |
Two subjects caused a disturbance/Arrest |
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Narcotic |
09/30/25 |
2:44 PM |
3800 Locust Walk |
Possession of narcotics/Arrest |
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Other Offense |
09/29/25 |
8:33 PM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Subject on an active warrant/Arrest |
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10/02/25 |
2:01 AM |
210 S 34th St |
Outstanding warrant based on a crime alert/Arrest |
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10/03/25 |
8:27 AM |
51 N 39th St |
Complainant reported receiving harassing and threatening emails from unknown person |
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Retail Theft |
09/29/25 |
4:50 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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09/30/25 |
6:58 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft by a large group of subjects |
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10/01/25 |
9:35 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol; offender fled the area |
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10/03/25 |
4:54 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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10/04/25 |
11:12 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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10/05/25 |
1:52 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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10/05/25 |
3:46 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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Theft from Building |
09/29/25 |
10:14 AM |
51 N 39th St |
Wedding ring reported stolen |
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09/29/25 |
2:00 PM |
3411 Chestnut St |
Package theft from a secured area |
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10/01/25 |
10:03 AM |
220 S 33rd St |
Theft of a bag containing clothing |
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10/03/25 |
11:04 AM |
4210 Chestnut St |
Package theft from apartment building foyer |
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Theft from Vehicle |
10/03/25 |
11:48 AM |
1 S 40th St |
Complainant reported that an unknown person stole tools from the back of his secured truck |
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Theft Other |
09/30/25 |
6:05 PM |
3300 Ludlow St |
Unknown subject attempted to snatch the complainant’s cell phone and fled |
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09/30/25 |
9:24 AM |
3700 Walnut St |
Bike parts stolen from the complainant’s bike that was secured to a bike rack |
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10/01/25 |
10:11 AM |
51 N 39th St |
Unsecured cell phone taken from restroom |
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Vandalism |
09/29/25 |
11:41 AM |
3700 Spruce St |
Unknown person vandalized a room under construction by spray painting a wall |
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10/03/25 |
4:56 PM |
235 S 39th St |
Graffiti discovered on a wall by the basketball courts in rear yard of property |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 13 incidents were reported for September 29-October 5, 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 |
10/01/25 |
10:19 AM |
4700 Blk Locust St |
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10/04/25 |
5:39 PM |
3131 Walnut St |
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Aggravated Assault/Arrest |
10/01/25 |
5:05 PM |
Unit Blk S. 40th St |
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Assault |
09/30/25 |
4:02 AM |
S 38th & Spruce Sts |
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09/30/25 |
12:02 PM |
116 S 46th St |
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10/01/25 |
10:06 AM |
3800 Market St |
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10/01/25 |
10:58 AM |
4125 Ludlow St |
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10/01/25 |
7:56 PM |
Unit Blk S 40th St |
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10/02/25 |
5:30 PM |
3400 Blk Ludlow St |
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10/05/25 |
4:27 PM |
S 45th St & Kingsessing Ave |
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10/05/25 |
4:35 PM |
1 Convention Ave |
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10/05/25 |
8:55 PM |
Unit Blk S 40th St |
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10/05/25 |
9:55 PM |
4103 Chestnut 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.