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 27-November 2, 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 27-November 2, 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 |
10/29/25 |
3:07 PM |
1 N 40th St |
Domestic aggravated assault |
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Assault |
10/27/25 |
1:44 AM |
3620 Locust Walk |
Complainant was assaulted by an offender who fled the area |
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10/27/25 |
5:40 PM |
3675 Market St |
Simple assault |
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10/30/25 |
12:09 AM |
3700 Walnut St |
Complainant was punched in the chest by an unknown offender |
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11/02/25 |
11:18 AM |
1 Convention Ave |
Hospital staff reported being assaulted by a patient |
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Auto Theft |
10/27/25 |
4:40 PM |
422 Curie Blvd |
Theft of a secured electric scooter from bike rack |
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10/27/25 |
4:55 PM |
3700 Walnut St |
Theft of an electric scooter from bike rack/Arrest |
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10/28/25 |
8:51 AM |
3600 Market St |
Theft of a secured bicycle from bike rack |
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10/28/25 |
1:34 PM |
3702 Spruce St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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10/28/25 |
3:32 PM |
3730 Walnut St |
Theft of a secured electric bike from bike rack |
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10/29/25 |
4:04 PM |
3333 Walnut St |
Theft of a motorcycle parked under the footbridge on Woodland Walk |
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10/29/25 |
5:44 PM |
3702 Spruce St |
Theft of a secured electric scooter from bike rack |
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10/30/25 |
8:42 PM |
3901 Locust Walk |
Theft of an unsecured electric scooter |
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10/31/25 |
1:23 AM |
1 S 40th St |
Theft of an unlocked running vehicle from highway |
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11/01/25 |
9:01 AM |
211 S 40th St |
Theft of secured electric scooter from bike rack |
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11/01/25 |
3:33 PM |
211 S 40th St |
Theft of a secured electric scooter from bike rack |
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11/02/25 |
9:35 AM |
210 S 34th St |
Attempted theft of UPPD bait scooter was interrupted by police |
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Bike Theft |
10/28/25 |
11:23 PM |
3200 Chestnut St |
Theft of a secured bicycle |
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10/29/25 |
9:39 PM |
3601 Spruce St |
Theft of a secured bicycle from bike rack |
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Disorderly Conduct |
10/31/25 |
5:29 AM |
3610 Hamilton Walk |
Offender cited for defiant trespass/Arrest |
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Fraud |
10/28/25 |
2:03 PM |
4040 Chestnut St |
Complainant registered for a conference through a fraudulent website |
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10/29/25 |
7:46 PM |
4042-4044 Chestnut St |
Fraudulent use of a PennCard and holder’s identity |
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11/01/25 |
3:25 PM |
3925 Walnut St |
Fraud reported on credit card account |
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11/02/25 |
2:29 PM |
309-311 S 40th St |
Fraudulent charges on credit cards |
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Other Offense |
10/27/25 |
5:14 AM |
3300 Walnut St |
Offender stopped for pulling on vehicle handles, stopped and detained for active warrant/Arrest |
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10/28/25 |
10:07 AM |
3700 Walnut St |
Confidential |
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10/30/25 |
4:27 AM |
4200 Chestnut St |
Prior domestic disturbance reported to police |
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10/30/25 |
10:17 AM |
3737 Chestnut St |
Domestic verbal dispute |
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Retail Theft |
10/27/25 |
9:50 AM |
4001 Walnut St |
Retail theft of consumable goods/Arrest |
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10/27/25 |
5:32 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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10/27/25 |
7:49 AM |
4004 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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10/28/25 |
5:37 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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10/29/25 |
7:44 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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10/30/25 |
11:14 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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10/30/25 |
6:56 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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10/30/25 |
7:27 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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11/01/25 |
7:50 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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Robbery |
10/30/25 |
3:18 AM |
3600 Chestnut St |
Attempted theft of a motor vehicle by force; complainant recovered his vehicle and the offender fled the area |
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Theft from Building |
10/30/25 |
4:16 PM |
3939 Chestnut St |
Theft of an unsecured package containing a keyboard |
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10/30/25 |
2:50 PM |
3730 Walnut St |
Theft of a jacket |
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10/31/25 |
11:27 AM |
119 S 31st St |
Theft of a package from building’s mailroom |
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10/31/25 |
1:43 PM |
3101 Walnut St |
Theft of construction equipment from work site |
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10/31/25 |
11:44 AM |
4125 Chestnut St |
Theft of a package from common area in apartment building |
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11/02/25 |
5:17 PM |
3720 Chestnut St |
Theft of a package containing clothing from lobby |
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Theft from Vehicle |
11/01/25 |
11:30 AM |
100 S 41st St |
Laptop taken from vehicle |
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Theft Other |
11/01/25 |
7:26 PM |
4239 Baltimore Ave |
Theft of a wallet from purse in café |
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Vandalism |
10/28/25 |
9:33 PM |
3420 Walnut St |
Derogatory word etched into the surface of a desk |
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11/01/25 |
3:07 AM |
3919 Pine St |
Glass smashed on entryway door |
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11/02/25 |
1:52 PM |
4000 Pine St |
Right rear tire slashed on parked vehicle |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 9 incidents were reported for October 27-November 2, 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 |
10/31/25 |
11:54 PM |
4600 Blk Walnut St |
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11/01/25 |
10:59 PM |
4601 Walnut St |
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Assault |
10/27/25 |
2:16 AM |
3620 Locust Walk |
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10/29/25 |
2:34 PM |
3000 Blk Chestnut St |
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10/30/25 |
10:00 AM |
3700 Blk Walnut St |
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10/31/25 |
11:45 AM |
S 46th St & Cedar Ave |
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11/01/25 |
6:33 PM |
129 S 30th St |
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Robbery |
10/27/25 |
4:51 PM |
4731 Ludlow St |
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10/30/25 |
1:05 AM |
3604 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.