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 10-16, 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 10-16, 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-Gun |
11/11/25 |
10:06 PM |
4000 Walnut St |
Shots fired on highway; one victim transported to PPMC |
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Auto Theft |
11/11/25 |
7:08 PM |
3700 Spruce St |
Theft of secured electric scooter from bike rack |
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11/11/25 |
8:37 PM |
3700 Woodland Walk |
Theft of a secured electric scooter from bike rack |
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11/12/25 |
7:13 PM |
200 S 40th St |
Theft of a secured electric scooter reported stolen from bike rack |
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11/16/25 |
10:35 AM |
3601 Market St |
Theft of a secured electric scooter from bike storage area of garage |
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Bike Theft |
11/10/25 |
2:14 PM |
129 S 30th St |
Theft of secured bicycle from bike rack inside lobby area of garage |
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11/13/25 |
9:42 AM |
3701 Walnut St |
Theft of a secured bicycle from bike rack |
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11/14/25 |
6:21 PM |
3610 Hamilton Walk |
Theft of a secured bicycle stolen from bike rack |
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Burglary |
11/12/25 |
8:13 AM |
215 S 33rd St |
Forced entry burglary reported in the athletic suppy room |
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Other Offense |
11/11/25 |
10:02 AM |
3600 Market St |
Offender attempted to steal an electric scooter and had an outstanding warrant/Arrest |
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Retail Theft |
11/10/25 |
6:09 PM |
3741 Walnut St |
Retail theft of iPhone |
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11/10/25 |
5:21 PM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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11/13/25 |
8:42 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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11/13/25 |
9:47 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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11/13/25 |
4:20 PM |
3440 Market St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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11/14/25 |
12:05 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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11/15/25 |
8:49 PM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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11/16/25 |
6:02 PM |
4001 Walnut St |
Retail theft/Arrest |
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11/16/25 |
8:02 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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Robbery |
11/13/25 |
3:32 PM |
4000 Spruce St |
Strongarm robbery by group of juveniles; suspects identified |
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Robbery-Gun |
11/11/25 |
9:50 PM |
4100 Chestnut St |
Robbery by simulated firearm |
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Sex Offense |
11/14/25 |
9:19 AM |
Confidential |
Confidential report |
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Theft from Building |
11/10/25 |
10:14 AM |
4247 Locust St |
Report of stolen money from a drawer inside secured apartment |
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11/12/25 |
10:48 AM |
3620 Locust Walk |
Complainant reported her company credit card missing from her desk |
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11/14/25 |
5:05 PM |
3730 Walnut St |
Theft of an unsecured jacket taken from a classroom |
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11/14/25 |
4:59 PM |
4247 Locust St |
Package theft from apartment building mailroom |
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11/16/25 |
10:33 AM |
240 S 40th St |
Theft of medical equipment from complainant’s workspace |
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Theft From Vehicle |
11/10/25 |
3:57 PM |
4100 Sansom St |
R/P reported numerous tools stolen from parked work truck |
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Vandalism |
11/12/25 |
12:15 PM |
3820 Locust Walk |
Vandalism reported after subjects hung a flag on a rooftop damaging the alarm system |
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11/12/25 |
8:17 AM |
255 S 38th St |
Exterior door vandalized with graffiti |
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 November 10-16, 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 |
11/11/25 |
10:08 PM |
4012 Walnut St |
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Assault |
11/15/25 |
8:27 PM |
8 S. 45th St |
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Harassment |
11/11/25 |
9:19 PM |
3900 Blk Walnut St |
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Robbery |
11/11/25 |
10:51 PM |
4100 Blk Chestnut St |
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11/13/25 |
3:32 PM |
4000 Blk Spruce 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.