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 October 6-12, 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 October 6-12, 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 |
10/06/25 |
10:13 AM |
3401 Walnut St |
Suspicious and threatening emails reported by staff |
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Auto Theft |
10/07/25 |
2:57 PM |
3901 Locust Walk |
Theft of a secured electric scooter taken from bike rack |
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10/10/25 |
12:44 PM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Theft of a secured electric scooter from bike racks |
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10/10/25 |
7:54 PM |
3700 Chestnut St |
Theft of an unsecured electic scooter from highway |
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10/10/25 |
9:31 PM |
3450 Hamilton Walk |
Theft of secured electric scooter from bike racks |
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10/12/25 |
12:26 PM |
100 S 40th St |
Theft of an unsecured electric bicycle |
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Bike Theft |
10/10/25 |
5:54 PM |
4100 Locust St |
Theft of a secured bicycle from front porch |
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Disorderly Conduct |
10/08/25 |
9:39 PM |
3600 Sansom St |
Subject cited for defiant respass |
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Retail Theft |
10/06/25 |
7:00 PM |
3250 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of clothing |
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10/06/25 |
2:33 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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10/06/25 |
1:50 PM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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10/06/25 |
7:41 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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10/07/25 |
12:12 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol; offender fled the area |
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10/08/25 |
10:09 AM |
4001 Walnut St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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10/08/25 |
12:09 PM |
4001 Walnut St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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10/10/25 |
5:40 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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10/11/25 |
2:29 PM |
3330 Market St |
Retail theft/Arrest |
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10/11/25 |
8:40 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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10/12/25 |
7:54 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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Robbery |
10/08/25 |
4:01 PM |
3800 Locust Walk |
Strong arm robbery of a cell phone |
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10/12/25 |
8:14 PM |
4000 Walnut St |
Complainant was robbed of his jacket by a group of offenders on the highway |
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Robbery/Retail |
10/12/25 |
11:37 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Knifepoint robbery/Arrest |
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Theft from Building |
10/07/25 |
12:30 PM |
51 N 39th St |
Theft of money from patient’s room reported |
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10/07/25 |
2:25 PM |
3601 Locust Walk |
Theft of a wallet |
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10/07/25 |
7:15 PM |
3421 Chestnut St |
Theft of a wallet |
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10/08/25 |
4:57 PM |
3718 Locust Walk |
Theft of a wallet from inside complainant’s unsecured office |
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10/10/25 |
9:27 AM |
3400 Spruce St |
Theft of a laptop from basement common area |
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10/12/25 |
12:29 PM |
3900 Chestnut St |
Computer taken from unsecured leasing office |
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Theft from Vehicle |
10/09/25 |
4:31 PM |
100 S 41st St |
Windows to vehicle smashed and all four wheels and tires taken |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 5 incidents were reported for October 6-12, 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 |
10/08/25 |
4:36 PM |
3800 Blk Locust Walk |
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Assault |
10/06/25 |
11:04 AM |
3401 Walnut St |
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10/08/25 |
11:13 AM |
3000 Blk Chestnut St |
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Robbery |
10/12/25 |
11:59 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
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10/12/25 |
9:12 PM |
4000 Blk Walnut 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.