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 September 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 September 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 |
09/02/25 |
5:27 PM |
4012 Walnut St |
Complainant was assaulted by a customer during a disturbance |
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09/04/25 |
8:04 PM |
3925 Walnut St |
Complainant was assaulted by another resident inside apartment |
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09/04/25 |
1:34 AM |
3400 Spruce St |
Known suspect threatened medical staff by phone |
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09/05/25 |
5:03 PM |
3200 Convention Ave |
Domestic stalking incident |
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09/06/25 |
12:01 AM |
4041 Sansom St |
Suspect struck complainant in the face with a closed fist |
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Auto Theft |
09/01/25 |
5:02 PM |
3400 Woodland Walk |
Theft of a secured electric scooter from bike racks |
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09/02/25 |
8:20 AM |
3910 Filbert St |
Theft of a secured electric scooter from bike racks |
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09/03/25 |
12:08 AM |
4100 Pine St |
Theft of a parked vehicle from highway |
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09/03/25 |
6:35 PM |
4100 Pine St |
Theft of a parked vehicle from highway |
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09/05/25 |
6:00 PM |
3900 Pine St |
Theft of a parked vehicle from highway |
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09/07/25 |
1:09 PM |
300 S 43rd St |
Theft of a parked motor vehicle from/ highway |
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09/07/25 |
5:27 PM |
104 S 40th St |
Theft of an unsecured electric bicycle from highway |
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Bike Theft |
09/05/25 |
1:03 PM |
200 S 33rd St |
Theft of a secured bicycle outside building |
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Fraud |
09/03/25 |
7:35 PM |
4029 Walnut St |
Unauthorized purchases on credit card |
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Other Offense |
09/04/25 |
6:37 PM |
4000 Walnut St |
Verbal domestic mediated by police |
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Retail Theft |
09/01/25 |
9:38 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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09/02/25 |
10:38 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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09/03/25 |
2:05 PM |
3744 Spruce St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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09/03/25 |
9:17 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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09/04/25 |
8:48 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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09/06/25 |
2:48 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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Theft from Building |
09/02/25 |
11:06 AM |
3601 Locust Walk |
Theft of a backpack containing electronics from inside building |
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09/02/25 |
4:23 PM |
200 S 33rd St |
Theft of a wallet from backpack left unattended by the bathroom |
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09/03/25 |
2:55 PM |
119 S 31st St |
Theft of a package containing cologne from outside apartment door |
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09/03/25 |
6:51 PM |
1 Convention Ave |
Unattended wallet and glasses taken from chair in lobby on 4th floor |
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Theft from Vehicle |
09/02/25 |
4:57 PM |
4200 Chestnut St |
Theft of a license plate from vehicle parked on highway |
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Theft Other |
09/01/25 |
4:28 PM |
4200 Ludlow St |
Theft of a watch from package delivered outside apartment building |
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09/03/25 |
3:55 PM |
3700 Locust Walk |
Theft of an unattended wallet left on bench |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 15 incidents were reported for September 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 |
09/05/25 |
9:46 AM |
S 46th & Market Sts |
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09/07/25 |
11:09 AM |
4416 Sansom St |
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Assault |
09/02/25 |
4:35 PM |
3800 Blk Walnut St |
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09/02/25 |
5:53 PM |
4012 Walnut St |
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09/02/25 |
7:00 PM |
600 Blk University Ave |
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09/03/25 |
10:22 AM |
4512 Market St |
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09/03/25 |
7:44 PM |
4 S 46th St |
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09/04/25 |
2:00 AM |
3400 Spruce St |
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09/04/25 |
11:50 AM |
S 46th & Market Sts |
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09/04/25 |
8:46 PM |
3925 Walnut St |
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09/05/25 |
5:24 PM |
1 Convention Ave |
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09/06/25 |
12:16 AM |
4041 Sansom St |
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09/07/25 |
9:08 AM |
4008 Market St |
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09/07/25 |
7:33 PM |
2929 Walnut St |
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Robbery |
09/04/25 |
6:52 AM |
216 S 48th 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.