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 December 1-7, 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 December 1-7, 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 |
12/07/25 |
9:31 PM |
100 S 40th St |
Offender detained for threatening complainant |
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Auto Theft |
12/01/25 |
7:00 PM |
100 S 40th St |
Theft of a secured electric bicycle from highway |
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12/03/25 |
11:33 AM |
3900 Walnut St |
Theft of an unsecured electric bicycle from sidewalk |
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12/03/25 |
3:09 PM |
233 S 33rd St |
Theft of an unsecured motorized scooter |
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12/03/25 |
3:10 PM |
3800 Locust Walk |
Theft of a secured e-bike from bike rack |
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12/04/25 |
10:11 AM |
4101 Walnut St |
Multiple electric scooters were reported stolen from building’s common area |
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12/06/25 |
3:49 PM |
100 S 40th St |
Theft of an unsecured electric bicycle from sidewalk |
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Bike Theft |
12/04/25 |
7:45 PM |
3900 Walnut St |
Theft of an unattended bicycle |
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Disorderly Conduct |
12/05/25 |
5:08 PM |
201 S 40th St |
Disorderly conduct on highway/Arrest |
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12/05/25 |
10:40 PM |
4002 Market St |
Offender failed to comply with police during a vandalism investigation/Arrest |
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12/06/25 |
5:38 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Offender behaved in a disorderly manner and refused to leave/Arrest |
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Other Offense |
12/05/25 |
8:15 PM |
3700 Spruce St |
Threats by an unknown offender through social media messages |
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Retail Theft |
12/01/25 |
1:48 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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12/02/25 |
12:42 AM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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12/03/25 |
1:59 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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12/04/25 |
11:09 AM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of consumable goods; offenders fled area |
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12/04/25 |
12:44 PM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of consumable goods; offenders fled area |
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12/05/25 |
1:11 AM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods/Arrest |
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12/06/25 |
6:30 AM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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Robbery |
12/07/25 |
7:47 PM |
3900 Walnut St |
Strongarm robbery of grocery products/Arrest |
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Theft from Building |
12/01/25 |
3:16 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
Theft of cash from unattended purse in observation room |
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12/01/25 |
4:55 PM |
3417 Spruce St |
Theft of an unattended bag from cafeteria area |
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12/02/25 |
11:57 PM |
51 N 39th St |
Unsecured purse taken from nurse’s station |
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12/04/25 |
8:34 AM |
51 N 39th St |
Theft of prescription glasses from complainant’s work station |
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12/04/25 |
7:10 PM |
3401 Grays Ferry Ave |
Unauthorized transactions on credit cards |
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12/05/25 |
1:34 PM |
4039 Chestnut St |
Theft of a package containing a cellphone from lobby |
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12/05/25 |
6:48 PM |
4200 Ludlow St |
Theft of a package containing perfume from lobby area |
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12/06/25 |
1:33 PM |
4125 Chestnut St |
Theft of a package from apartment building lobby |
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Theft from Vehicle |
12/05/25 |
1:35 PM |
3900 Pine St |
Theft of a catalytic converter from parked vehicle |
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Theft Other |
12/01/25 |
7:01 PM |
4042-4044 Chestnut St |
Theft of a package from porch |
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12/02/25 |
2:31 PM |
3720 Chestnut St |
Wallet taken from backpack |
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12/02/25 |
3:12 PM |
3419 Walnut St |
Theft of a wallet from backpack |
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Vandalism |
12/01/25 |
9:42 PM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Offender shattered a glass door with a rock/Arrest |
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12/04/25 |
5:14 PM |
3700 Locust Walk |
Vandalism to outdoor Christmas lights |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 7 incidents were reported for December 1-7, 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 |
12/05/25 |
11:14 PM |
4002 Market St |
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12/06/25 |
3:11 AM |
4640 Walnut St |
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Assault |
12/01/25 |
10:02 PM |
S 46th & Market Sts |
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12/02/25 |
1:17 PM |
S 43rd & Walnut Sts |
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12/04/25 |
4:03 PM |
4228 Walnut St |
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12/05/25 |
8:59 PM |
3700 Blk Spruce St |
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12/05/25 |
11:31 PM |
4002 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.