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 13-19, 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 13-19, 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 |
10/14/25 |
7:14 PM |
3900 Spruce St |
Complainant was verbally threatened by an unknown offender |
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10/14/25 |
2:18 PM |
1 S 39th St |
Complainant reported a domestic stalking incident |
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Auto Theft |
10/14/25 |
9:10 AM |
200 S 40th St |
Theft of a secured scooter taken from bike rack/Arrest |
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10/14/25 |
10:19 AM |
209 S 33rd St |
Theft of a secured electric scooter taken from bike rack |
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10/16/25 |
5:25 PM |
4039 Chestnut St |
Theft of a secured electric bike stolen from inside the lobby of an apartment building |
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10/17/25 |
12:15 AM |
240 S 40th St |
Attempted theft of a UPPD bait scooter by offender/Arrest |
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10/18/25 |
1:16 AM |
4057 Ludlow St |
Theft of a package containing an electric bicycle |
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Bike Theft |
10/14/25 |
2:59 PM |
1 S 40th St |
Theft of a secured bicycle from highway |
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Other Offense |
10/18/25 |
9:43 PM |
3400 Walnut St |
Domestic incident, verbal only |
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Retail Theft |
10/13/25 |
2:35 PM |
3741 Walnut St |
Theft of two cellphones |
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10/13/25 |
7:28 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods/Two Arrests |
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10/15/25 |
10:00 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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10/15/25 |
10:00 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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10/16/25 |
9:58 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol; offender fled the area |
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10/16/25 |
11:48 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods; offender fled the area |
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10/18/25 |
2:39 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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Robbery |
10/17/25 |
6:27 AM |
451 University Ave |
Strong-arm robbery |
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Theft from Building |
10/14/25 |
11:28 AM |
3820 Locust Walk |
Package theft from inside vestibule of building |
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10/15/25 |
8:37 PM |
3730 Walnut St |
Wallet taken from locker on third floor |
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10/17/25 |
4:49 PM |
121 S 41st St |
Package theft from apartment building lobby |
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10/18/25 |
7:11 PM |
4014 Ludlow St |
Package theft reported by electronic submission |
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10/19/25 |
9:16 PM |
210 S 40th St |
Theft of clothing and a driver’s license from inside a business |
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Theft from Vehicle |
10/15/25 |
9:50 PM |
4200 Sansom St |
Stolen PA license plate from a parked vehicle |
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10/16/25 |
12:02 PM |
100 N 38th St |
Theft from automobile |
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Theft Other |
10/19/25 |
9:25 PM |
3939 Chestnut St |
Theft left a restaurant without paying/Arrest |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 4 incidents were reported for October 13-19, 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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Assault |
10/13/25 |
6:27 PM |
625 S 42nd St |
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10/18/25 |
8:33 PM |
4823 Springfield Ave |
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10/19/25 |
9:46 AM |
4837 Woodland Ave |
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Robbery |
10/17/25 |
6:22 AM |
451 University Ave |
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.