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 20-26, 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 20-26, 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 |
10/25/25 |
11:02 PM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Offender threatened a staff member with a firearm/Arrest |
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Assault |
10/20/25 |
2:24 AM |
3549 Chestnut St |
Complainant simple assault |
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Auto Theft |
10/20/25 |
1:20 AM |
3800 Locust Walk |
Theft of a secured motorized scooter from bike rack |
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|
10/20/25 |
3:45 PM |
3450 Hamilton Walk |
Theft of a secured scooter from bike rack |
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|
10/21/25 |
2:07 PM |
210 S 34th St |
Theft of a secured scooter from bike rack |
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10/21/25 |
2:11 PM |
3600 Chestnut St |
Theft of a secured scooter from secured storage area |
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10/21/25 |
5:29 PM |
3800 Locust Walk |
Theft of an electric scooter from bike rack |
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10/21/25 |
8:38 PM |
210 S 34th St |
Theft of the bait scooter from bike rack/Arrest |
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10/23/25 |
5:10 PM |
3901 Locust Walk |
Theft of a secured scooter from bike rack |
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10/24/25 |
2:27 AM |
3700 Spruce St |
Theft of an unsecured electric bicycle from highway |
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10/24/25 |
12:50 PM |
3300 Market St |
Theft of a secured electric scooter |
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10/25/25 |
3:29 PM |
3200 Chestnut St |
Theft of a secured electric bike |
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|
10/26/25 |
11:12 AM |
200 St Marks Sq |
Theft of a vespa scooter secured to sidewalk outside of residence |
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10/26/25 |
3:45 PM |
240 S 40th St |
Scooter theft/Arrest |
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Bike Theft |
10/21/25 |
3:04 PM |
3333 Walnut St |
Theft of a secured bicycle from bike rack |
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10/24/25 |
5:24 PM |
4200 Ludlow St |
Theft of a secured bicycle from apartment garage |
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10/24/25 |
8:35 PM |
4200 Ludlow St |
Theft of a secured bicycle from apartment building garage |
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Other Offense |
10/26/25 |
5:30 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Attempted retail theft, active warrant on offender/Arrest |
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Retail Theft |
10/20/25 |
3:54 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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10/21/25 |
8:45 AM |
125-129 S 40th St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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10/21/25 |
6:05 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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10/22/25 |
7:32 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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10/22/25 |
9:31 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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10/23/25 |
10:24 AM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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10/23/25 |
12:10 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods/Arrest |
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10/24/25 |
7:54 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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10/24/25 |
11:57 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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10/24/25 |
12:04 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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10/24/25 |
1:13 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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10/24/25 |
9:20 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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10/25/25 |
1:13 PM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of consumable goods/Arrest |
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Theft from Building |
10/20/25 |
7:34 PM |
4046 Chestnut St |
Theft of a package containing clothing from apartment lobby |
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10/22/25 |
5:43 PM |
4200 Ludlow St |
Theft of a secured bicycle from bike racks in apartment garage |
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10/22/25 |
6:50 PM |
4210 Chestnut St |
Theft of a package from apartment lobby |
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Theft from Vehicle |
10/22/25 |
9:55 AM |
4200 Sansom St |
Hubcaps taken from vehicle parked on street |
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Theft Other |
10/21/25 |
2:26 PM |
3711 Market St |
Theft of a wallet from purse on chair |
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10/21/25 |
4:34 PM |
210 S 34th St |
Theft of personal items from unattended bag left on bicycle |
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10/25/25 |
2:31 PM |
3408 Sansom St |
Wallet taken from bag in the outside patio area |
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Vandalism |
10/20/25 |
11:18 AM |
3800 Locust Walk |
Multiple bricks taken from generational bridge |
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10/22/25 |
2:30 PM |
4222 Spruce St |
Former tenant vandalized apartment prior to eviction |
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10/23/25 |
1:44 PM |
3800 Locust Walk |
Spray paint on bridge plaques |
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10/24/25 |
2:18 PM |
1 Convention Ave |
Complainant’s secured scooter was vandalized |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 10 incidents were reported for October 20-26, 2025 by the 18th District, covering the Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue.
|
Crime Category |
Date |
Time |
Location |
|
Aggravated Assault |
10/20/25 |
5:48 PM |
4815 Locust St |
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|
10/23/25 |
12:35 PM |
4700 Locust St |
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|
10/23/25 |
6:50 PM |
1217 S 47th St |
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Assault |
10/20/25 |
10:56 AM |
4700 Locust St |
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10/20/25 |
1:15 PM |
3549 Chestnut St |
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10/20/25 |
11:15 PM |
4600 Walnut St |
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10/21/25 |
1:38 PM |
3550 Market St |
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10/22/25 |
11:15 PM |
3330 Market St |
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10/24/25 |
2:38 PM |
4700 Locust St |
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Robbery |
10/21/25 |
6:16 PM |
4700 Ludlow 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.