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 November 3-9, 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 November 3-9, 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 |
11/07/25 |
9:39 PM |
3900 Walnut St |
Complainant was verbally harassed by a group of offenders |
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11/08/25 |
6:32 PM |
4000 Walnut St |
Assault on police during a large disturbance on highway/Multiple arrests |
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Auto Theft |
11/03/25 |
7:08 PM |
3600 Chestnut St |
Theft of electric scooter from bike room |
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11/05/25 |
12:30 AM |
300 S 42nd St |
Theft of motor vehicle parked on highway |
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11/06/25 |
3:09 AM |
3300 Market St |
Theft of secured electric scooter |
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11/06/25 |
5:12 PM |
133 S 36th St |
Theft of secured electric scooter from bike rack |
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11/07/25 |
1:19 AM |
240 S 40th St |
Attempted theft of UPPD bait scooter; offender fled the area before police arrived |
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11/07/25 |
10:11 AM |
Convention Ave/South St |
Theft of secured electric scooter from bike rack |
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11/09/25 |
11:18 PM |
210 S 34th St |
Attemped theft of UPPD bait scooter/Arrest |
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Bike Theft |
11/08/25 |
11:26 PM |
3900 Walnut St |
Theft of secured bicycle from highway |
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Fraud |
11/03/25 |
2:52 PM |
3601 Market St |
Fraudulent purchases made on complainant’s credit card |
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Other Offense |
11/06/25 |
8:57 AM |
3535 Market St |
Harassment in reference to unwanted email contact |
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Retail Theft |
11/03/25 |
8:21 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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11/03/25 |
5:36 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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11/03/25 |
7:43 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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11/04/25 |
9:15 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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11/04/25 |
4:33 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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11/04/25 |
5:55 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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11/04/25 |
9:34 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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11/06/25 |
5:11 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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11/06/25 |
12:13 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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11/06/25 |
4:14 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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11/07/25 |
12:10 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods/two arrests |
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11/08/25 |
5:44 AM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of consumables |
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11/08/25 |
11:01 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods/Arrest |
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11/08/25 |
9:47 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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11/09/25 |
6:04 PM |
3250 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of clothing |
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Theft From Building |
11/04/25 |
12:04 PM |
3730 Walnut St |
Theft of a monitor from lost and found area |
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11/05/25 |
11:59 PM |
3730 Walnut St |
Theft of computer monitor from building |
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11/06/25 |
1:11 PM |
3620 Locust Walk |
Theft of jacket from building’s security work station |
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11/06/25 |
8:29 PM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Complainant’s wallet stolen; fraudulent charges made on credit cards |
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11/06/25 |
5:03 PM |
309-311 S 40th St |
Theft of package from apartment building lobby |
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11/07/25 |
12:44 PM |
51 N 39th St |
Theft of cell phone from hospital room |
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Theft From Vehicle |
11/03/25 |
11:20 AM |
3300 Walnut St |
Theft of tools from secured storage in pickup bed |
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11/03/25 |
1:00 PM |
4000 Ludlow St |
Theft from auto |
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Theft Other |
11/04/25 |
9:19 PM |
1 S 40th St |
Theft of unsecured collapsible cart from sidewalk |
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11/06/25 |
6:55 PM |
3700 Spruce St |
Theft of consumable goods from bending cart |
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11/07/25 |
12:00 AM |
3200 Chestnut St |
Theft of wallet from purse |
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11/09/25 |
7:25 PM |
103 S 39th St |
Theft of wallet from purse |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 2 incidents were reported for November 3-9, 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 |
11/05/25 |
7:38 PM |
4000 Market St |
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Robbery |
11/07/25 |
2:20 AM |
4026 Market 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.